Celtics-Sixers deal looms today

bound for the Celtics, who have the first overall pick. But sources confirmed Friday night that the Sixers, who have the third pick, were in advanced talks with the Celtics for a swap.

One of the holdups to an agreement was the Sixers’ getting Fultz, considered by most to be the draft’s best player, in for a workout. The Sixers are expected to give up the No. 3 pick and some formulation of the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-rounder in 2018 or the 2019 Sacramento Kings pick with protections. The Vertical is reporting the Lakers pick will go to Boston if it falls 2-5 in the 2018 draft. The report states the Sixers will send Boston the 2019 Kings picks if the Lakers’ one doesn’t convey.

These developments could mean that Boston has assurances it will also get the player it covets — Kansas’ Josh Jackson — with the third pick. Other reports also have Boston trading that third pick to Chicago.

“I really don’t pay a lot of attention to it,” Fultz said of the trade talks. “I’m blessed. I pray every night before I go to sleep. I let God take care of that. I wake up every morning and get ready to go to the gym. I don’t really pay attention to everything that’s going on.”

Playing for the Sixers would make Fultz happy, according to a source, and he was the only draft prospect to wear Sixers gear as he entered the building during any of this month’s predraft workouts. Plus, The Vertical reports that his camp probably wouldn’t have allowed the visit without a promise of a deal.

“I come to Philly a lot, and just showing the love for the city,” Fultz said of his hat. “I’m out here. I just want to show love. That’s all it was.”