5 ways Celtics could improve lineup without trading Jaylen Brown
Boston.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Jaylen Brown has been a key trade target in the NBA offseason, but the Boston Celtics currently have no plans to move him and aim to improve the roster while keeping him alongside Jayson Tatum.
- One potential roster upgrade is acquiring forward Trey Murphy from the New Orleans Pelicans in a trade involving Derrick White and Baylor Scheierman, which would fit salary and luxury tax constraints.
- The Celtics seek a better center who can space the floor offensively, with possible targets including Evan Mobley (via trade) or free agents Mitchell Robinson, Robert Williams, and Zach Collins to replace Neemias Queta.
- Boston may look to offload Sam Hauser’s $10 million contract to gain financial flexibility, potentially trading him for future draft picks or as part of a larger deal, while rookies could fill his role.
- A long-shot scenario involves signing LeBron James at a veteran discount, which could provide leadership and playmaking alongside Brown and Tatum, though logistical and personal factors make this unlikely.
