Just days after reporting that the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics were engaged in “serious talks” during draft night 2017, The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports today that the Celtics are pursuing an aggressive summer plan of sequencing the signing of free agent Gordon Hayward and relinquishing the assets needed to complete a trade for Paul George.

Additionally, the Vertical reports that the Celtics want a commitment from Hayward before they can put the finishing touches on a trade for George.

In this Roundtable Podcast, Sam Sheehan and Matt Ignal continue their discussion with Sam Vecenie about the Celtics offseason, Jayson Tatum, and Paul George.

0:10 Celtics-76ers Trade, Swapping Markelle Fultz for Tatum

3:10 Should Celtics give up long-term assets for Paul George?

7:30 Gordon Hayward first, then Paul George?

12:30 Cap room, luxury tax concerns for Celtics

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The NBA hosts its first-ever awards show Monday night. Celtics fans have a couple reasons to watch. Isaiah Thomas' 53-point outing in the conference semis is up for Best Playoff Moment, while rookie Jaylen Brown was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. 

In this Roundtable Podcast, NBA Draft Expert Sam Vecenie joins Matt Ignal and Sam Sheehan to discuss Jayson Tatum's personality and future with the Boston Celtics.

0:25 How did the Boston Celtics do at the 2017 NBA Draft?

1:35 Will Jayson Tatum's personality lead him to become a star?

4:00 Reasons for Optimism on Jayson Tatum

8:30 Will Jayson Tatum defend at a high level?

12:30 What is Jayson Tatum's ceiling?

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We'll be back with Sam Vecenie tomorrow!

Gordon Hayward will be a top priority come July 1, but the Boston Celtics - with their accumulation of draft assets - would seem to have the best offer for the Indiana Pacers in a trade for Paul George.

Taking out the assets you would have to give up to acquire George, as opposed to using salary cap room to sign Hayward, Celtics fans, who would you rather have on the team for the next four seasons?

Hayward or George?

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to find a way to upgrade their team if they are to have any shot at winning the title. Unfortunately for them, they don't appear to have the assets to make the change they need. With LeBron on the final year of his contract, the Cavs could be in trouble. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are primed to go after Gordon Hayward or possibly trade for Paul George. Summer league is set to begin July 3rd and the Boston Celtics are gearing up.

A ton of information came out at the introductory press conference for Boston Celtics No. 3 overall pick Jayson Tatum. There are questions about Ante Zizic, Guerschon Yabusele and more concerning the team's Summer League roster. Also, Danny Ainge offered an update on the rehab of Isaiah Thomas' injured hip.

In this Roundtable podcast, Evan Valenti, Matt Ignal, Sam Sheehan, amd Lucky's pipe review the draft and the Jayson Tatum selection.

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The 2017 NBA Draft wrapped up late Thursday night with the Boston Celtics leaving New York the owners of four incoming rookies. Duke's Jayson Tatum was the big-name get at No. 3 overall, while SMU's Semi Ojeleye (No. 37), Kadeem Allen (No. 53) and Jabari Bird (No. 56) went in the second round.

The Boston Celtics traded out of the No. 1 slot last week to gain a future asset down the road, in addition to the No. 3 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Danny Ainge and Co. have decided on Duke's Jayson Tatum with the selection. A 6'8 wing with a near 7-foot wingspan, Tatum possesses the ability to score in multiple spots on the court, as well as defend positions 1-4, according to Brad Stevens.