Celtics Rumors: Boston Reportedly Works out Jayson Tatum Ahead of 2017 NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics have a new look at the NBA draft after trading back from No. 1 to No. 3, and the result is new prospects to evaluate.

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, this includes former Duke star Jayson Tatum, who worked out with the team for the first time.

He reportedly "impressed with his shot-making and footwork in the drills he participated in."

Even if Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball are taken with the first two picks as expected, Boston has several quality options for the No. 3 selection.

ESPN's Chad Ford reported before the latest trade the Celtics were considering Kansas' Josh Jackson even with the No. 1 pick. The interest has likely only grown with the trade down.

General manager Danny Ainge also specifically noted Monday the player he wants to draft at No. 3 is likely the one he would have taken at No. 1, per the team's official account.

There are also other top point guards available, like De'Aaron Fox, although Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported the lack of need in the backcourt was a reason the Celtics traded out of the No. 1 spot.

Still, Tatum could make a lot of sense after the wing averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in his only college season. He is one of the best pure scorers in the class and could make an immediate impact for a team that was already the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

With Doug Gottlieb of Fox Sports 1 calling Tatum the "most NBA ready" prospect, it makes sense for a championship contender to grab him in the first round.