Brad Stevens was noncommittal on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future, and other takeaways from NBA Draft presser
The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to a division rival for a return described as underwhelming. Brown recently finished sixth in MVP voting. The move follows a period of trade speculation and reported player frustration.
What changed
Previous reports of a failed trade attempt have been updated to a completed trade to a division rival.
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Jaylen Brown Traded to Division Rival Amid Frustration
confidence 80%The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to a division rival for a return described as underwhelming. Brown recently finished sixth in MVP voting. The move follows a period of trade speculation and reported player frustration.
What's confirmed:
- The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to a division rival.
- Jaylen Brown finished sixth in MVP voting.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brown is acting like he is done with the Celtics.
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Brad Stevens Noncommittal on Jaylen Brown's Future After Giannis Pursuit
confidence 90%Celtics president Brad Stevens refused to predict Jaylen Brown's future during a post-draft press conference. Stevens described Brown as a "big part" of the team despite reports that Brown was included in a failed trade attempt for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star's status remains uncertain as the organization manages the fallout from those talks.
What's confirmed:
- Brad Stevens stated that Jaylen Brown is a "big part of us" but declined to predict the player's future with the team.
- Jaylen Brown was included in a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat.
Still unconfirmed:
- An NBA champion claims Brown's career with the Celtics is officially over.