Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown amid Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Boston Celtics, led by Brad Stevens, may trade Jaylen Brown despite their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports indicate the team's long-standing duo of Jayson Tatum and Brown could break up regardless of whether they acquire Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Brown's substantial contract complicates potential trade discussions, with limited teams likely to engage. The Celtics have a history of sacrificing key players for championship aspirations, raising questions about their future direction.
- •Celtics plan to trade Jaylen Brown regardless of Antetokounmpo outcome.
- •Brown has a contract valued at $303.7 million, running until 2028-29.
- •Celtics have a track record of trading key players for titles.
- •Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been a key partnership for nine years.
- •The trade for Brown may be limited due to his contract size.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics drop bold Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown verdict despite Giannis Antetokounmpo trade outcome
"Brad Stevens and the Celtics led by Jayson Tatum may be bidding farewell to Jaylen Brown regardless if the trade for Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo goes through or not.
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