NEW YORK – Imagine waking up one morning and knowing that within the next 24 hours, your new job could take you anywhere from New England to the West Coast to the Midwest to the Gulf Coast. That’s essentially the case for a group of NBA draft prospects leading up to Thursday’s event at Barclays Center (6:30 p.m. Central time, ESPN). Beyond the first two picks – seemingly certain to be LSU’s Ben Simmons and Duke’s Brandon Ingram – everyone is anxiously waiting to learn their destination.
Starting with the Boston Celtics, who are picking third in the order but rumored to be exploring trades, there are a wide range of possibilities for players such as Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield, California swingman Jaylen Brown and several others.