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'He's going to get traded'
Boston.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Boston Celtics are reportedly planning to trade Jaylen Brown despite his strong performance and long-term contract, as revealed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
- Celtics President Brad Stevens has not denied the possibility of trading Brown and apparently informed Brown about the likelihood of a trade during a recent meeting.
- The Celtics had previously tried to include Brown in trade packages, including an attempt to acquire Kevin Durant, and recently pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo before he was traded to Miami.
- Brown, a five-time All-Star who finished sixth in MVP voting and helped the Celtics secure 56 wins this season, remains under contract through 2029 but may be part of a "bidding war" among interested teams.
- Despite Brown’s contributions, including stepping up while Jayson Tatum was injured, the Celtics are actively exploring trade options to improve the team’s roster.
