The majority of the Boston beat writers believe the Celtics should trade their draft pick, situated seventh overall, for a veteran presence.

According to Peter May, Danny Ainge says he is exploring just this, May stating ''this team already is young enough, and another veteran would be a big help''.

Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe, the only writer who actually suggests taking a player, would like the Celtics to try to land Connecticut point guard Marcus Williams, if of course he is still on the board when it is the Celtics turn to pick.