Celtics halt trade discussions for Jayson Tatum amid roster changes

The Boston Celtics have decided against trading Jayson Tatum, despite receiving recent inquiries from other teams, as reported on July 2, 2026. ESPN's Shams Charania indicated that the Celtics had previously determined to part ways with Jaylen Brown, facilitating his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and future picks. Tatum's trade discussions were completely shut down, signifying a clear commitment to building around him moving forward. The team is now focused on integrating new acquisitions and ensuring a better on-court fit for future championship aspirations.

• 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics 'completely shut down' trade calls made over the past weeks on Jayson Tatum