Recapping the Celtics draft night (and predicting next steps)

Draft night came and went for the Celtics, who went in a different direction than I would have, but hey, when you've won championships and continually built a team that's competing like Danny Ainge has, you get the benefit of the doubt over an internet nobody.

Though I would have preferred a small trade up to secure Halliburton, using the 14th pick on Precious (then snagging Terry or Bane with 26 before dealing the 30th pick), the Celtics added a sniper and a backup PG, both of whom Danny seems to like (though he likes all his players, is my guess).

The next big issue ig Gordon Hayward's contract, which will be coming to a head in a few short hours. If there's a sign and trade to be made, even if it's just for the Trade Exception, it should be done (assuming Gordon wants out). If it's a deal for Myles Turner or Andre Dummond, the Celtics should do it.

If Gordon does leave, Shaq Harrison is my first, second, third and fifth phone call. He's look great in green, and since Bomlero is going to Minnesota, Harrison is the one guy who's available that fits into the Gordon Hayward/Evan Turner role seamlessly, both this year and for the next few.

The Rockets are seemingly wheeling and dealing... I'd connect with them right now to see if a Semi Ojeleye for Ben Mcloemore deal is of interest. Semi replaces some of that they lost in the Covington/Ariza deals for cheap, while mclemore fits like a glove for the Celtics (I'd also ask about trying a S&T for Jeff Green in the process).

Right now, the Celtics have a lot of young guys with potential, but could use another veteran or two on the bench. The Gordon Hayward conclusion will make it more obvious if it is 1 or 2 players they need, and theoretically, we should know what's happening by the end of the day.