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Brad Stevens to Test Jaylen Brown Trade Market This Offseason: Report

Brad Stevens to Test Jaylen Brown Trade Market This Offseason: Report

Summary

Jaylen Brown had his best NBA season with the Boston Celtics but faced challenges after the playoffs, including a fine for comments about referees. Celtics President Brad Stevens plans to explore trade options involving Brown this offseason to improve the team.

Key Facts

  • Jaylen Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game this season.
  • The Celtics lost a first-round playoff series to the Philadelphia 76ers after leading 3-1.
  • Brown criticized officiating and opposing players on social media after the series.
  • The NBA fined Brown for his public comments.
  • Celtics President Brad Stevens intends to test the trade market with Brown as a possible trade option.
  • Brown signed a five-year, $285.4 million contract extension in 2023 with the Celtics.
  • If traded, Brown could be part of a major deal potentially involving other star players like Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Brown’s contract is fully guaranteed and does not have a player option.
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