Danny: who we take at 3 is who we would've taken at 1

[kozlodoev]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

[RLewis35]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

That's why we should all realize the pick is Jonathan Isaac.  Mark it down

[fairweatherfan]

Tough to look at without thinking he's just saying that to alleviate the justifiable concern among the fan base right now.

I mean, maybe, but it seems like he'd've been a lot less likely to do the trade in the first place if he didn't at least similarly value Fultz and the wings that will very likely be there at #3.

[jpotter33]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

Tatum had already worked out for Boston in LA at the time of the trade, so this criticism isn't really warranted for Tatum.

And Jackson is still apparently refusing to work out for Boston, so if Jackson is in fact their guy, they might indeed take him without working him out.

[Boris Badenov]

Let me run this through the Danny Ainge Doublespeak/Misdirection Translator

working.....

working.....

"Chicago, you are not going to low-ball us in that Jimmy Butler trade we have been discussing."

[kozlodoev]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

Tatum had already worked out for Boston in LA at the time of the trade, so this criticism isn't really warranted for Tatum.

And Jackson is still apparently refusing to work out for Boston, so if Jackson is in fact their guy, they might indeed take him without working him out.

I thought I read that Tatum just worked out for us? I guess I misunderstood that part. It makes more sense this way.

[Darío SpanishFan]

That's what I've been saying since we learned about the possible trade. And we are saving about 1'5 million to get close to have room for Hayward.

[celticinorlando]

There is nothing polished about Isaac's game. He is very very thin and will get eaten up the first few years in the league. He is as about as raw as you can be. Just don't see how he fits into this team besides sitting and watching.

Don't think he becomes a rotation player for a few years.

[number_n9ne]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

Tatum had already worked out for Boston in LA at the time of the trade, so this criticism isn't really warranted for Tatum.

And Jackson is still apparently refusing to work out for Boston, so if Jackson is in fact their guy, they might indeed take him without working him out.

I thought I read that Tatum just worked out for us? I guess I misunderstood that part. It makes more sense this way.

Tatum just worked out for us in Waltham today per ESPN.

[hwangjini_1]

Bollocks. Were they going to take Jackson or Tatum without working them out? I mean, not that long ago it was the norm to work out top prospects multiple times before making a decision.

Tatum had already worked out for Boston in LA at the time of the trade, so this criticism isn't really warranted for Tatum.

And Jackson is still apparently refusing to work out for Boston, so if Jackson is in fact their guy, they might indeed take him without working him out.

I thought I read that Tatum just worked out for us? I guess I misunderstood that part. It makes more sense this way.

this does get confusing with multiple people reporting things. i hope this doesnt add to the confusion, but i just read that tatum will work out for boston TODAY. he also worked out earlier i believe.

they seem to be serious about him. and with jackson absolutely refusing to have boston watch his work outs, i hope tatum is the pick.

EDIT: #9 just beat me with the news on today's work out. tp for #9.

[KingChre]

I didn't see the press conference or read the transcript, but I can't believe this is accurate. It's actually impossible for him to know that. He could only pick one player at number 1, so there is no way for him to be sure that player will be available at 3. This is just talk.

[celticinorlando]

More I think about it the less I feel a trade is going to happen. Feels a lot like last year.

Think the move down to three was primarily to save money for a FA...plus the glut the of guards and the fact they did not like Fultz made it easy. Got another lottery pick as a bonus.

Hope they pick Tatum. Want nothing to do with Josh Jackson

[gouki88]

The more I think about it the more applicable Fleetwood Mac seems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5HkuhSEnPQ

[manl_lui]

could it be that Tatum was the Celtics #1 pick all along? but everyone seems to be jumping on the Fultz train? Because if so, it made sense to move down because of salary correct? or I am reading too much into it?

[Tr1boy]

From his press conference announcing the deal.

Well, there you have it. Apparently one of Jackson or Tatum has been their guy all along. He also said this was a unanimous decision from the organization, including Brad. He also said this could lead into another deal, and they've already received calls regarding the 3rd pick, though they're happy with this trade regardless of any other moves.

Hard to argue the logic here. You might disagree with the draft analysis, but if they were going to take Jackson/Tatum anyways, then this is a no-brainer.

I'm guessing the bad Fultz workout sealed the deal for them. I still think it's Tatum.

Link?