ESPN assigns Celtics a low offseason grade following Jaylen Brown trade

ESPN has given the Boston Celtics a C- grade for their offseason moves, tying them for one of the lowest ratings among NBA teams. Key to this grade is the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, which sent back Paul George and multiple draft picks. ESPN's Zach Kram argues that this move has reduced the team's championship prospects for the upcoming season. The Celtics also signed Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley but did not save significant salary cap space. Despite this, predictions have the Celtics positioned to be competitive in the Eastern Conference, with expectations of a 54-win season.

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