Celtics confirm Jayson Tatum is off-limits after Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:48 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Boston Celtics have indicated that Jayson Tatum is not available for trade following their recent deal that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Reports suggest that inquiries from other teams about Tatum were promptly denied, affirming the Celtics' commitment to build around him as their primary player. The trade of Brown has raised questions about the Celtics' roster, but the focus appears to be on providing Tatum with support, rather than acquiring another star. The Celtics may explore other trade opportunities, potentially targeting players like Herb Jones or Keldon Johnson to enhance their roster.
- •Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
- •Teams inquired about Tatum but were shut down.
- •Celtics aim to support Tatum rather than acquire another star.
- •Potential trade targets include Herb Jones and Keldon Johnson.
- •The decision reinforces Tatum's role as the Celtics' franchise player.
- 2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics make clear Jayson Tatum trade decision after Jaylen Brown deal
"It would be absolutely insane for the Boston Celtics to move on from Jayson Tatum, but as we've seen over the past few years in the NBA, nothing can be counted out. Ultimately, it feels like the Celtics made their one big move in quite some time in terms of trading star players, sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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