Boston Celtics

Report: The Celtics want Myles Turner

Published Jun. 21, 2015 1:11 p.m. ET

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If the Boston Celtics move up in Thursday's NBA draft, there's a good chance they look to take a big man who can defend pick-and-rolls and protect the rim. Texas freshman Myles Turner can do that and so much more.

According to Real GM, the team is actively trying to move up in the draft so they can take him:

"The Boston Celtics are actively attempting to trade up in next week's draft in order to select Myles Turner, according to multiple league sources. The Celtics own the 16th overall pick in the draft and Turner is expected to be picked several slots earlier. One of the Celtics' most pressing needs this offseason is a rim protector. Turner blocked 4.2 shots per 36 minutes in his freshman season at Texas."

Turner would be a perfect fit in Boston. He won't solve all the team's problems, but there's a great chance he eventually develops into the exact type of player they badly need. The only question is what team in the lottery is willing to trade out of it and give up on such a talented, promising prospect?

(h/t: Real GM)

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