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Insider: 4 Teams That Will Be Making Trade Offers to Celtics for Jaylen Brown
TL;DR
Jaylen Brown may be on the trading block as tensions with the Boston Celtics surface. Four teams are reportedly preparing trade offers for him following the Celtics' disappointing playoff exit.
Key points
- Tensions between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics
- Four teams preparing trade offers for Brown
- Celtics eliminated in first round of playoffs
- Brown's most enjoyable season despite playoff exit
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Is there some tension between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics? Former NBA star & Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady said recently on his podcast that there were “deep issues” between Brown and the Celtics, though team president Brad Stevens and Brown himself denied it.
The team flamed out in the first round of the playoffs this season, shockingly blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Could Jaylen Brown be looking to move on? He had called this his most enjoyable season in the NBA. That’s saying something since he won a championship in 2024. But could his joy have been the opportunity he had to be THE MAN in Boston for most of this year? Jayson Tatum was out until early March, and perhaps taking the reins of his own team really appealed to Brown.
If that’s the case, he could get that on a full-time basis if the latest buzz comes to fruition. This wouldn’t be the first time that Brown has heard his name in trade rumors. But Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, speaking on NBC Sports, postulated that it could get more serious this summer.
It’s been a complicated relationship. He’s had to absorb trade rumors year after year. So if there is some tension, it’s understandable. But if there was an opportunity for Boston to trade Jaylen Brown, this would probably be the off-season…
Q&A
What teams are interested in trading for Jaylen Brown?
Four teams are reportedly making trade offers to the Celtics for Jaylen Brown, although specific team names have not been disclosed.
What issues exist between Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics?
There are claims of 'deep issues' between Jaylen Brown and the Celtics, though both Brown and team president Brad Stevens have denied these tensions.
How did the Celtics perform in the playoffs this season?
The Celtics were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Philadelphia 76ers.
What did Jaylen Brown say about his season with the Celtics?
Jaylen Brown described this past season as his most enjoyable in the NBA, despite the team's playoff struggles.