TNT’s David Aldridge reported on Saturday that the Philadelphia 76ers, owners of the third-overall selection in this Thursday’s draft, had agreed to swap picks with the Boston Celtics, who currently hold the first-overall pick.
According to Aldridge, the price to complete the deal will be at least one future first-round pick, although the exact year, plus protections and such, have yet to be ironed out. The trade is expected to be finalized on Monday.
So, how does this affect the Timberwolves? It may not, of course, but it’s fairly common knowledge that Tom Thibodeau has preferred to move the #7 pick as opposed to selecting yet another rookie to join his already painfully young core.