Reports surfaced earlier Wednesday that the Celtics were trying to trade up into the top three picks of the NBA draft.
Now we have an idea of what one potential deal may have looked like. According to Matt Moore of The Action Network, the Celtics and Warriors "held exploratory talks" regarding a trade centered around Marcus Smart going to Golden State in exchange for the No. 2 overall pick.
Talks fell through, though, and Moore reports that more discussions are not expected after Boston rejected an unknown counteroffer.
Moore adds that the Celtics would be targeting Memphis center James Wiseman, who is also believed to be the most likely pick for the Warriors if he doesn't go No. 1 overall.
Ultimately, this appears to be just the latest Celtics rumor that won't come to pass, but it is a noteworthy addition to the "exploring all options" book. It's also the first tangible report involving Smart this week, as most of the other big Celtics rumors have involved Gordon Hayward and Kemba Walker.
LISTEN NOW on the RADIO.COM App
Follow RADIO.COM Sports
Twitter | Facebook I Instagram