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Hornets explore Jaylen Brown trade options with Celtics interest in Reid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Hornets explore Jaylen Brown trade options with Celtics interest in Reid

Summary

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly considering a trade for Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown amidst ongoing discussions that started earlier this year involving the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics have been linked to Hornets' Naz Reid after attempts to acquire him during earlier negotiations. Additionally, the Hornets are examining the trade market for Miles Bridges, who is on an expiring contract, as his salary may facilitate a trade for Brown. While exploratory talks between the teams have cooled, both franchises are still assessing their respective assets and potential moves ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Hornets desire to trade for Jaylen Brown amid Boston discussions.
•Celtics interested in acquiring Naz Reid after earlier trade talks.
•Miles Bridges' expiring contract may facilitate a Brown trade.
•Exploratory trade discussions between Hornets and Celtics have cooled.
•Hornets building around recent acquisition Kon Knueppel.

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8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets Could Lead Jaylen Brown Sweepstakes as Report Suggests Celtics Interested in Key Asset

What they're saying

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The Charlotte Hornets have already surprised fans with the LaMelo Ball trade, and now, the franchise is seemingly looking at another move. The Boston Celtics have been looking to trade Jaylen Brown since the team was in conversation with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
— Yahoo Sports

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