Bill Simmons proposes Jaylen Brown trade from Celtics to Nuggets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Bill Simmons suggested a trade that would send Jaylen Brown and Sam Hauser from the Boston Celtics to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson. This proposal comes as the Celtics receive interest on Brown's availability, with reports indicating that the Nuggets are looking to bolster their roster in a bid to retain superstar Nikola Jokić. Simmons implies that adding Brown could help convince Jokić to sign a contract extension with Denver. The deal would also save the Nuggets ten million dollars this upcoming season. As the offseason progresses, the Celtics may need to consider their options for Brown given the evolving trade.
- •Bill Simmons proposed a trade sending Brown to the Nuggets.
- •Celtics would acquire Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson.
- •The Nuggets aim to support Nikola Jokić's potential contract extension.
- •Brown's trade availability raises questions about his future in Boston.
- •Murray averaged 25.4 points per game last season.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons Proposes two-for-two Celtics Trade To send Jaylen Brown To Nuggets
"The Boston Celtics are reportedly taking calls on Jaylen Brown, and the Denver Nuggets could be a great landing spot for him.
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