Boston Celtics face trade challenges with Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Boston Celtics are attempting to trade star forward Jaylen Brown, but face hurdles due to Brown's contract and the team's high asking price. Reportedly, the Celtics seek four or five first-round draft picks and players to remain competitive. Brown, who is unhappy about being involved in trade discussions after a strong season, has three years left on his supermax contract. Negotiations appear complicated by differing valuations of Brown's worth and the assets available for a trade.
- •Celtics aim to trade Jaylen Brown this offseason
- •Boston seeks multiple first-round picks and players in return
- •Brown has three years remaining on his supermax deal
- •Negotiations complicated by asset valuations and contract size
- •Brown expressed dissatisfaction with being in trade discussions
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Shams: Contract length, size, picks ask barriers to Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown trade
"His elite ability on the court not in doubt, other aspects may be making it harder to move the Georgia native.
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