What happens if the Lakers take Jackson #2?

[Bobshot]

I doubt it makes much difference who is available at #3 to whichever team is going to get it.

The early timing of this deal before the draft  is a strong indication there will be another trade before the draft. Most think it will be Butler, but George and AD are also possible.

Another factor is Ainge may not want to take on any more 19yo hotshots who require 2-3 years development. Most of the lottery picks these days are 19yo. I just read an article by Kareem Jabbar decrying the system whereby these "6 months and gone" kids play a few games in college and then go into the NBA draft.

I think Ainge wants to win now. It's been 9 years. And he needs a veteran star or two to get to the next level.

[Roy H.]

Keep Fultz.

[Tr1boy]

An idea I saw elsewhere is that the trade with philly only takes place if Jackson is there t three.

Celtics keep the first pick, take Fultz

Lakers take ball? Trade happens.

Lakers take Jackson? Celtics keep Fultz.

Simple.

you would love that wouldnt' you 

but it won't happen

As soon as Lonzo starts working out for another team.... it means he is not a lock for the Lakers to draft him

At this point...If Danny really wants Jackson and doesn't want to risk it, he can just take him 1st

[loco_91]

This is the only way this all ends well.

[jpotter33]

We rejoice to the Lord that we dodged this major bullet.