As the OKC Thunder prepare for the impending 2017 NBA Draft this coming week (Thursday June 22) they do so knowing there has been a big shake up atop the draft board.
It’s not necessarily surprising news Celtics GM Danny Ainge made a huge move to trade away the top pick to the 76ers. What is a surprise is what he traded for –just picks (or at least the initial reports are saying that). Hence, finalization of the trade and details will likely be made on Monday June 19th.
Celtics and 76ers make big trade atop NBA Draft Board:
First of all, let’s be clear the deal is extremely confusing in terms of all the moving parts.