2012 NBA Draft Team Grades - Atlantic Division

Boston Celtics: Jared Sullinger  Fab Melo  Kris Joseph 
Boston took what they hope to be their frontcourt of the future with picks 21 and 22 in the 2012 draft. Sullinger was pegged by many to be a lottery pick, before injury concerns derailed his draft stock. Melo is a legit rebounder and shot blocker, if given time he can turn into a good NBA center. Joseph is a project pick, it's yet to be seen if he can become a contributor or not. Solid draft by Boston here. GRADE: B+

Brooklyn Nets: Tyshawn Taylor  Tornike Shengelia  Ilkan Karaman
It's quite clear what Brooklyn's intentions are here. Build to win now, and that sentiment was shared to a nation audience during the 2012 draft. Taylor is a nice pickup who may find a spot in the rotation with some development. He was followed by two international players that are question marks. GRADE: D  

2012 NBA Offseason Preview: Boston Celtics

Key Players Returning

PG Rajon Rondo
SF Paul Pierce

Key Free Agents

PF Kevin Garnett
SG Ray Allen

2012 Draft Picks

#21, #22, #51

Team Needs

C, SG

There is a good chance that we've seen the end of Boston's Big Three. Not only have Garnett's and Allen's contracts expired, but also the contracts of Mickael Pietrus, Marquis Daniels, and other role players as well. However, if the Celtics can't seem to sign either one of Garnett or Allen, they might not be in as much trouble as you might think. They have many big contracts coming off the book which gives them plenty of money to spend in free agency, not to mention two first round draft picks that could turn out very well given the depth of this year's draft.

Written by Wes B.