Is there any article unified about the prospects we will likely target at 27? (haven't been paying attention)
Mock drafts on The Ringer and ESPN pair Boston with the same prospect—De'Anthony Melton, a defensive-minded guard out of USC
"Melton looked to be on the verge of a breakout season for USC before the FBI's investigation into recruiting shut him down indefinitely," ESPN's Jonathan Givony wrote. "His defensive versatility, toughness and intangibles make him a prospect worth investing in."
The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor sees shades of Marcus Smart in Melton, meaning the latter could be a cheap replacement option should the former prove too costly.
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman linked three other names to Boston.
The first is Missouri big man Jontay Porter, whose per-40-minute marks included the modern mix of 3.7 assists, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 threes. (Important to note porter is going to stay in college and not enter draft ) The others are Duke guards Gary Trent Jr. and Grayson Allen. Trent made 2.6 threes per game at a 40.2 percent clip, while Allen, who averaged 21.6 points as a sophomore, posted personal bests as a senior in assists (4.6), steals (1.7) and defensive win shares (2.0).