According to a league source, Celtics included Kelly Olynyk in their offer with Marcus Smart, No. 16 to Sixers for Nerlens Noel and No. 3.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 24, 2015
Celtics-Sixers proposal for Noel and No. 3, never advanced past preliminary talks, I’m told. Sixers were not interested from the beginning. — Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 24, 2015
This rumor first surfaced yesterday. It’s still one-sided in Boston’s favor. I’d say the inclusion of Olynyk moves the needle from preposterous to unfair.
I’d make the deal even if you removed the draft choices. Athletic, shot-blocking big men don’t come easy.
FYI – Jake Fischer writes for SI, the Boston Globe and the Sixers SB Nation blog Liberty Ballers.
