Colin Cowherd predicts Boston Celtics will improve without Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Colin Cowherd suggested the Boston Celtics will perform better next season after trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown, who had a successful career in Boston, averaged 28.6 points last season but faced criticism regarding his impact on the team's winning percentage when he was sidelined. Cowherd pointed out that the Celtics have historically had a higher winning percentage without Brown on the court, which has fueled discussions about the validity of his contribution. The Celtics now look to build around their core, including Jayson Tatum and new addition Paul George.
- •Cowherd cites Boston's higher winning percentage without Brown.
- •Brown averaged 28.6 points and 6.9 rebounds last season.
- •The Celtics traded Brown for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Boston's core includes Tatum, George, and Mitchell Robinson.
- •Brown was a five-time All-Star during his tenure in Boston.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Popular Sports Pundit Believes Boston Celtics Will Improve Next Season
"Colin Cowherd opined that the Celtics will be a better team next year following the trade of Jaylen Brown.
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