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Report: Celtics looking to trade up for Austin Rivers

Found June 28, 2012 on Celtics Life: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Austin Rivers,  Sam Amick,  Doc Rivers,  Monta Ellis
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks,  Boston Celtics,  Duke Blue Devils
Eastern-conference
Sam Amick, Sports IllustratedSources say Boston's push to move into the lottery is partly driven by a desire to land Duke's Austin Rivers, son of Cs coach Doc Rivers. Celtics have the No. 21 and No. 22 picks.Rivers will be a star. Worst case scenario is Monta Ellis, and he's no slouch.
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