Bill Simmons voices uncertainty over Jaylen Brown's future with Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Bill Simmons, during a recent podcast episode, stated it is a 50/50 chance that Jaylen Brown remains with the Boston Celtics by October. This comes after the team's unsuccessful bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo, which Simmons believes has shifted the dynamics within the organization. He suggested potential trade options involving the New Orleans Pelicans or the Atlanta Hawks if Brown were to be moved. Simmons commented on Brown's performance last season, noting his emergence as a key player for the team, especially after a strong post-season showing.
- •Bill Simmons says it's 50/50 Jaylen Brown stays with the Celtics in October.
- •Celtics lost the bidding for Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
- •Simmons suggests trade possibilities involving the Pelicans or Hawks.
- •Brown had a standout season, finishing with a 56-23 record after a slow start.
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons thinks it's 50/50 Jaylen Brown is with the Boston Celtics in October
""I think something definitely shifted as we went along," said the Podfather of Boston's failed Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Jun 24, 2026, 5:25 AMCeltics' Stevens: Brown remains 'big part of us'- NBA•Jun 24, 2026, 5:09 AMNBA Insider Names Award-Winning Star Celtics Could Pivot To After Missing Out On Giannis Antetokounmpo
- NBA•Jun 24, 2026, 4:43 AMCeltics' Brad Stevens Gives One-Word Answer On Whether Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Can Win Another Title Together
- WNBA•Jun 24, 2026, 4:35 AMHeat Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Attends WNBA Game in First Public Appearance After Bucks Exit
- NBA•Jun 24, 2026, 4:33 AMLiberty snap losing streak, hold on for 87-76 win over Aces
- NBA•Jun 24, 2026, 4:08 AMBrad Stevens Shrugs Off Questions About Celtics Missing Out On Giannis Antetokounmpo
