Shams: Celtics "strongly shopping" Jaylen Brown
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Key Points:
- Jaylen Brown is coming off his best NBA season, largely playing without Jayson Tatum due to injury, but despite their past success together, Brown is heavily linked to trade rumors, including a rejected offer involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- The Celtics are reportedly demanding up to four first-round picks and players in any trade for Brown, with teams like Portland showing only moderate interest, raising questions about whether Boston will lower their asking price.
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has emphasized that the Celtics believe trading Brown is essential to remain competitive, and with Giannis now with the Heat, a bidding war for Brown’s services is expected to intensify before the NBA Draft.
- Brown’s recent playoff performances have shown both scoring prowess and efficiency struggles, especially without Tatum, who is expected to boost Brown’s efficiency but potentially reduce his scoring volume.
- Despite some inconsistent games in the playoffs, Brown has been a key scorer for the Celtics, highlighted by multiple 25+ point games, and will be pivotal as Boston looks to advance further in the postseason.
