It’s no secret the Boston Celtics were after some bench shooting at the 2020 NBA trade deadline.
But even with nothing shaking out by the end of the day on February 6th, the team could still address such a need through one of the trio of first-round picks they’ll likely control n the 2020 NBA Draft.
In addition to their own pick, which would be 27th overall if the season were to end with the current standings in place, they also control the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2020 first-round pick and the Memphis Grizzlies as well so long as it falls outside the top six picks (as of now it would be 17th overall).
WNBA to have virtual draft in April; could be model for NBA https://t.co/6E3lPYBfvm
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) March 26, 2020
With this sort of ammunition, Boston could combine two or all three to move up into lottery range, so a number of prospects able to shoot the rock could conceivably be had throughout much of mid-lottery onward.
MassLive’s Tom Westerholm recently highlighted five such prospects who could fall within the Celtics’ potential range without too much wheeling and dealing, so let’s take a look at some of the candidates.