Josh Jackson is not expected to work out for the Celtics before the draft unless Boston commits to keeping the third overall pick and says it will use that pick to draft him, reports Chad Ford of ESPN (link via Twitter). On Monday, the Celtics finalized a deal that sent the No. 1 pick to the 76ers in exchange for the No. 3 and a future pick.
Jackson is also coveted by the Knicks and Bulls, as reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. However, either team would have to move up to third or fourth in the draft to nab Jackson and that would almost certainly mean trading Kristaps Porzingis or Jimmy Butler, respectively.
Here’s more news concerning the upcoming draft:
- Although not all teams are sold, there has been very encouraging feedback on Harry Giles‘ medical condition after three knee surgeries, tweets Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com. Giles is viewed as one of the most talented players in this year’s draft class, but health concerns may push him out of the lottery, which is perhaps why he turned down an invite to Thursday’s Green Room, per DraftExpress. The full list of Green Room invitees can be found right here, via Adam Zagoria.
- The Trail Blazers are considering trading a first-round pick, but they want to at least keep the No. 15 selection, according to Jason Quick of CSN Northwest (link via Twitter). Portland also possesses the 20th and 26th overall picks.
- Donovan Mitchell worked out for the Mavericks on Monday, according to Ian Begley of ESPN.com. Although Mitchell was scheduled to work out for the Knicks on Tuesday, his audition will now take place on Wednesday, tweets Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com. Mitchell, who also worked out for the Pistons Sunday, could be a special defender because of his athleticism and long wingspan, writes Rod Beard of The Detroit News.
- Teams have started calling agents to gauge second-round prospects’ interest in signing two-way contracts, a new addition under the latest CBA, according to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated (link via Twitter).
Hope Bulls move up and draft him and start a rebuild. Jerry should start being a true owner and set things straight this team isnt going anywhere like the White Sox and their rebuilding nicely hopefully he realize it already like Hahn made him realize about the Sox and does the same with the Bulls
id rather have fox than jackson
I’d rather have Taytum I really like Ayton and Porter Jr next year though (Ayton may not be 1 and done) but f we could get the Nets pick next year and their own pick should be high as well things would be looking up
So Boston has to commit to the kid BEFORE he works out for them? What if the kid stinks it up?
Wait, wasn’t Ainge quoted yesterday that reason they traded down was that they player they would have selected no. 1 will still be on the board at no. 3? So what is up with the workouts? Either they already know what Jackson can do (ditto Tatum before his work out) OR the player they intend to select is neither Jackson or Tatum. Ainge bobbing and weaving.
Harry Giles was terrible in college, and tested poorly athletically at the combine. With his injury history, that’s a red flag for me
WTF!?! Since when does a player like Jackson who is not expected to be picked #1 turn down a workout with a team who has the #3 pick unless he can’t shoot for sh*t and his agent is afraid?!?
If I’m the C’s I would rather have Porzingis because he fits more of what they need and they would have money left to go after Hayward