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Celtics downplay Jaylen Brown trade rumors ahead of NBA Draft's second round

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Celtics downplay Jaylen Brown trade rumors ahead of NBA Draft's second round
Summary

Day 1 of the NBA Draft concluded without major trades, as teams prepare for the second round. Celtics president Brad Stevens indicated that Jaylen Brown may not be as available for trade as previously thought. He emphasized Brown's value to the team following trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Meanwhile, Knicks owner James Dolan reinforced a strategy to keep the team below the second tax apron, which may influence offseason moves after their recent championship victory. The Knicks executed minor trades during the draft, suggesting a cautious approach to roster changes.

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Key Details
  • •Celtics downplay Jaylen Brown's potential trade.
  • •Dolan wants Knicks to stay under second tax apron.
  • •No major trades occurred on Day 1 of the NBA Draft.
  • •Knicks traded their No. 24 pick for cash and another pick.
  • •SNY reports on Knicks' cautious offseason strategy.
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  • 4:19 PMCBS Sports — NBA rumors: The latest on Jaylen Brown's Celtics future, the Knicks' offseason plans and Anthony Edwards
What they're saying
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The first night of the draft came and went without any big moves but there's plenty to be done

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