Celtics explore trade options for Jaylen Brown ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
On June 30, the Boston Celtics are active in trade talks as NBA free agency approaches. Following their first-round playoff exit after leading the 76ers 3-1, the team is seeking to improve its roster. Reports indicate that the market for Jaylen Brown is not robust, prompting the Celtics to potentially lower their asking price. Boston has also begun extending offers, shifting from merely receiving to proactively negotiating, as they assess their options regarding Brown's future. Free agency begins tonight at 6 p.m. ET, with the Celtics having already exercised options on players Dalano Banton, Neemias Queta, and Jordan Walsh.
- •Celtics finished as No. 2 seed but lost in the first round.
- •Trade market for Jaylen Brown reportedly underwhelming.
- •Boston has shifted to making trade offers for Brown.
- •Free agency starts today at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Celtics exercised options on Banton, Queta, and Walsh.
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