Over the course of the next decade, the New York Knicks are going to have an face an uphill battle in the Atlantic Division. Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez create clear reasons for optimism, but the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are retooling in powerful ways.
According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, the Celtics and 76ers have what’s essentially a done deal to swap the No. 1 and No. 3 overall selections in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Trade between Philly and Boston will be finalized on Monday, per source. Sides have agreed. Sixers will get first pick and take Fultz.