Celtics attempted trade of Jaylen Brown before pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Boston Celtics reportedly put forward Jaylen Brown in trade talks prior to their interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne detailed the situation, indicating that trade offers for Brown have been lackluster. Boston has three options: trade him, extend his contract, or keep him without an extension. An extension seems unlikely at this time. The outcome of this scenario remains uncertain.
- •Celtics tried trading Jaylen Brown before Giannis pursuit.
- •The team has received poor trade offers for Brown.
- •Boston can either trade, extend, or retain Brown.
- •An extension for Brown appears unlikely currently.
- •Uncertainty remains regarding Brown's future with the team.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Reportedly Tried Trading Jaylen Brown Before Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit
"The Boston Celtics' interest in trading star forward Jaylen Brown reportedly started before they tried to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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