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Report: Several teams trying to move up to draft Doncic or Bamba at No. 3

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Luka Doncic and Mo Bamba appear to be in high demand heading into Thursday's NBA draft.

The Chicago Bulls (No. 7 pick), New York Knicks (No. 9), Orlando Magic (No. 6), Los Angeles Clippers (Nos. 12 and 13), and Dallas Mavericks (No. 5) all have interest in moving up to the Atlanta Hawks' No. 3 spot to select either the EuroLeague MVP or the 7-foot-1 big man, sources told The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor.

Orlando has been aggressive in talks with Atlanta for its pick and reportedly offered its own No. 6 pick and at least one future first-rounder, league sources told Sports Illustrated's Jake Fischer.

The Boston Celtics are also reportedly eyeing the No. 3 pick, and are considered a dark horse to get it, according to O'Connor.

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The Sacramento Kings are reportedly honing in on Duke's Marvin Bagley with their second overall pick, leaving the door open for Atlanta to draft the Slovenian teenager or Texas alumnus should they remain at No. 3.

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