Celtics could acquire All-Stars DeRozan and Sabonis for Jaylen Brown

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Celtics could acquire All-Stars DeRozan and Sabonis for Jaylen Brown
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The Boston Celtics may explore a trade involving Jaylen Brown, sending him to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and three first-round picks. The proposal, put forth by Michael Pina of The Ringer, emphasizes the potential benefit for Boston in obtaining valuable draft assets and addressing their need for a versatile post player like Sabonis. DeRozan, whose contract is expiring, could offer immediate scoring help, while Sabonis has a history of solid performances but is coming off an injury-plagued season. The move would age the Celtics’ core, with Brown turning 30 in October and DeRozan approaching 37.

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  • Celtics involved in ongoing trade discussions for Jaylen Brown.
  • Proposal includes acquiring DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
  • Sacramento would send three first-round picks to Boston.
  • DeRozan's contract has limited guarantees, offering flexibility.
  • Sabonis is recovering from a torn meniscus but has a strong performance history.
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  • 8:03 PMYahoo SportsNBA Writer Floats Jaylen Brown Trade That Has Celtics Acquiring Six-Time All-Star Forward, Three-Time All-Star Center
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The Ringer NBA senior staff writer Michael Pina offered a Jaylen Brown trade that would see the Celtics landing two former All-Stars and three first-round picks.

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