DETROIT – NBA Draft Week is upon us, and the rumor mill is in full overdrive.
The biggest move is already nearly complete, with a big trade for the No. 1 overall pick is set to shake up the top of the NBA Draft board.
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Philadelphia and Boston have agreed in principle on a trade where the 76ers would acquire the chance to take Markelle Fultz with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The Celtics will get the No. 3 pick, plus an additional first-rounder in either 2018 or 2019, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday night because the trade has not been formally approved by the league. The agreement between the Celtics and 76ers was struck not long after Fultz worked out for Philadelphia on Saturday evening.
Once the trade goes through, Philadelphia will own the NBA's No. 1 selection for the second straight season.
Here are some other NBA Draft rumors from around the league:
Lakers looking to add another first-round draft pick, sources say: ESPN: Los Angeles currently holds the second and 28th picks in this year's draft. While there have been inquires on the No. 2 pick, sources said it remains unlikely the Lakers would trade out of that position.
Sam Amico reports the Pistons No. 12 pick might be in play for the Lakers. The Detroit Pistons are said to be looking to move their No. 12 overall pick, and sources have told Amico Hoops the Pistons and Lakers may have already connected.
According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, it is unlikely the Lakers trade out of the second overall selection, even though there have been inquiries about it.
Luke Kennard stock is rising: Sporting News: Scouts see Kennard projecting favorably as an offensive player, one who shot 49.0 percent as a sophomore, including 43.8 percent from the 3-point line. That will likely get him into the lottery.
Suns trying to acquire No. 2 pick from Lakers: ESPN: The Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in trading down from the No. 2 spot, and the Phoenix Suns have emerged as the most likely trade partner, according to ESPN's Chad Ford:
The Lakers held internal discussions about trading back two spots to No. 4 if the Suns were to offer them a 2018 first-round pick. The Suns hold their own 2018 pick (which currently projects to be a high lottery pick) as well as the rights to the Miami Heat’s 2018 pick. The latter pick is top-seven-protected in 2018 but unprotected in 2019.
Lakers won't give Lonzo Ball guarantee: Shams Charania: Lakers front office and Lonzo Ball's agent, Harrison Gaines, remain in discussions, but no guarantees made yet for No. 2 pick.
Paul George and the Cleveland Cavaliers: Woj: "In the past 24 hours, Pritchard has become more aggressive in pursuing trades for George, league sources told The Vertical. Pritchard has yet to show an inclination to engage the Lakers, but has discussed deals with several teams—including Cleveland—in which the expectation of teams would be that George is a 'one-year rental.' The Cavaliers are devoid of the kind of young players and future picks that Indiana might want in return for George, and George has never mentioned the Cavaliers as an intriguing destination."
Sean Deveney of Sporting News reported the Clippers have expressed interest in George via potential sign-and-trade.
Celtics not done? After the big trade for the No. 1 pick, several reports say the team isn't done making moves. One of the trades they could make involves Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz. Jordan Schultz of the Huffington Post reported last week that his sources believe the Celtics are the favorites to complete a trade to acquire his services. - B/R
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