These are the biggest Celtics trade rumors so far

The Cleveland Cavaliers just won the NBA Championship on Sunday, but could Kevin Love still be on the move? Getty Images

By PJ Wright

June 23, 2016

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The NBA Draft is Thursday night at 7 p.m., and with eight picks at their disposal — including the No. 3 overall selection — the Boston Celtics are at the center of the trade rumors spectrum.

Will the Celtics look to go young and build through the draft? Or, will they opt to make a run at a seasoned veteran?

Here’s what reporters around the NBA are saying:

Latest: League sources tell ESPN’s Marc Stein and Chad Ford that Philadelphia is “ramping up its efforts” to acquire the Celtics’ No. 3 overall pick.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the Celtics would be the ideal trade partner for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, stating that the Cavs “really like” Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley.
The Celtics have reportedly discussed trading the No. 3 overall pick and “a contract” for Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton, according to ProBasketballDraft.com.
ESPN’s Chad Ford reports that the Celtics (#3), Suns (#4), Wolves (#5), Pelicans (#6), Nuggets (#7), Kings (#8) are all shopping their lottery picks to some extent.
Trade talks between the Celtics and the 76ers have started to heat up, according to CSNNE’s Tim Welsh, reporting that Philadelphia “really really wants” Providence guard Kris Dunn.
Tim Welsh also reports that Philadelphia big men Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel are “in play” in a possible Celtics-Sixers deal.
In addition to Khris Middleton, the Celtics have pursued his Milwaukee teammate Jabari Parker, as well as Chicago Bulls All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler and Utah Jazz guard Gordon Hayward in packages involving the No. 3 overall pick, per Marc Stein of ESPN.
And reportedly Hayward wants to be traded, according to HoopsCritic.com.