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Celtics may trade Jaylen Brown before NBA Draft amid bidding interest

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Celtics may trade Jaylen Brown before NBA Draft amid bidding interest
Summary

The Boston Celtics might soon trade Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. After losing the bidding for Giannis Antetokounmpo, they are now open to offers for Brown, indicating dissatisfaction with their current roster. Teams are reportedly preparing for a potential bidding war for the Celtics star ahead of Tuesday's NBA Draft. Windhorst noted that despite no reported friction between Brown and the team, the Celtics view their squad as needing improvement.

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  • •Celtics could trade Jaylen Brown before the NBA Draft.
  • •They lost out on Giannis Antetokounmpo despite a strong offer.
  • •Other teams are preparing for a bidding war for Brown.
  • •Celtics see their current team as needing improvement.
Latest Updates
  • 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Reveals How Many Teams Could Be Involved In Celtics Jaylen Brown's Trade Market
  • 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Says Celtics Could Cut Ties With Jaylen Brown In Trade; Team's Could Start Bidding War
What they're saying
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The Boston Celtics could not win the sweepstakes for Giannis Antetokounmpo with their Jaylen Brown-centered offer, but that does not mean Brown is a lock to be a Celtic next season.

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The Boston Celtics reportedly offered up Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but did not win the trade sweepstakes.

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