Celtics stockpiling draft picks in rebuilding project

NBA LOCALS

A weekly look at locals players in the NBA:

Jordan Adams, Grizzlies, Central Gwinnett High

Averaging 3.1 points in 8.1 minutes in nine games

Al-Farouq Aminu, Mavericks, Norcross High

Had 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 20 minutes at Denver on Jan. 14

Chris Bosh, Heat, Georgia Tech

Ranks fourth among East frontcourt players in All-Star voting

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Pistons, Georgia

Tied a career-high four steals vs. Brooklyn on Jan. 10

Jae Crowder, Celtics, Villa Rica High

Averaging 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds

Derrick Favors, Jazz, Georgia Tech

Averaging 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds in 30.7 minutes

J.J. Hickson, Nuggets, Wheeler High

Averaging 8.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in 19.7 minutes

Dwight Howard, Rockets, Southwest Atlanta Christian

Fined $1,500 for altercation with Nets’ Kevin Garnett

Jarrett Jack, Nets, Georgia Tech

Averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 28.5 minutes

Jeremy Lamb, Thunder, Norcross High

Averaging 8.2 points and 3.1 assists in 18.7 minutes

Jodie Meeks, Pistons, Norcross High

Averaging 12.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.9 minutes

Anthony Morrow, Thunder, Georgia Tech

Averaging 9.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 25.2 minutes

Iman Shumpert, Cavaliers, Georgia Tech

Expected to miss two more weeks with dislocated shoulder

Josh Smith, Rockets, McEachern High

Averaging 12.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals

Thaddeus Young, Timberwolves, Georgia Tech

Had a season-high five steals at Milwaukee on Jan. 9

Lou Williams, Raptors, South Gwinnett High

Led team in scoring eight times and bench in scoring 25 times

Note: Stats through Thursday

The Celtics’ vast rebuilding project continued this week with several other roster moves. Since the start of the season, the Celtics have made nine trades and collected a number of additional draft picks.

Among the notable players who have been traded are Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green.

According to ESPN Boston, here’s a look at the Celtics’ next four drafts.

2015

First round: They own their pick and picks that originated with the Clippers, Dallas, Minnesota and Philadelphia.

Second: They own their pick and picks that originated with Philadelphia and Washington.

2016

First: They own their pick and picks that originated with Brooklyn, Minnesota, Cleveland and Dallas.

Second: They own picks that originated with Philadelphia, Minnesota, Miami, Cleveland and Dallas.

2017

First: They own their pick and a pick that originated with Memphis.

Second: They own their pick and picks that originated with Cleveland, Minnesota and the Clippers.

2018

First: They own their pick and a pick that originated with Brooklyn.

Second: They own their pick.

There are catches, though. The Celtics don’t actually hold that many draft picks in their hands.

More than half of the acquired picks have a stipulation on them. For example, this year the pick from Philadelphia is lottery-protected, the one from Minnesota is top-12 protected (also in 2016) and the one from Dallas is protected if it falls within picks 1-3 or picks 15-30 and has various other protections through 2020.

Some of the first-round picks could become second-round picks if protections hold. For example, the four picks listed from Minnesota are the same pick, with a series of stipulations, so the pick can’t be exercised four times.

“I just ask them to email me a roster,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens joked before a loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. “There has been a lot of change. The hard part is the guys that are outgoing and you have a relationship and have enjoyed spending time with just for a small amount of time. But the majority of the guys who are here, have been here. Some of them are playing more. Some of them are playing extended roles. Some of them are being thrown to the wolves. … We’ve had a lot of change but certainly that changes seems to be winding down.”

Jenkins remaining on D-League assignment

John Jenkins remains on NBA Development League assignment with Idaho. The Hawks guard is scheduled to play in the D-League Showcase this weekend.

Jenkins missed Idaho’s past two games after suffering a mild left hamstring strain. The 2012 first-round pick returned to join the Hawks on their current road trip and be re-evaluated. He will re-join Idaho in Santa Cruz, Calif., for its Showcase game against Oklahoma City at 1 p.m. ET Saturday.

“It was real slight,” Jenkins said of the injury. “The guy kind of hit my knee, and luckily it was my hamstring. It’s fine now. We were just being cautious.”

Jenkins was sent to play for Idaho by the flexible assignment rule. Idaho is the affiliate of the Jazz. The Hawks’ D-League affiliate is Fort Wayne, an organization they share with 12 other NBA teams. Jenkins said Idaho plays a style similar to that of the Hawks.

“Definitely, the way the ball moves a little bit better and the flow of the offense is way different than Fort Wayne,” Jenkins said. “All though we won more and I scored more points in Fort Wayne, it fits me more perfect out there.”

Korver offers insight

Kyle Korver recently gave a little insight into his shooting prowess in the Hawks’ offense. Korver ranks first in the NBA in 3-point field-goal percentage (.525), second in free-throw percentage (.917), and 22nd in field goal percentage (.506). Among qualifiers, he is the only player in the league shooting at least 50 percent on field goals and 3-point field goals and at least 90 percent on free throws.