Jaylen Brown jokes about NBA exit amid Celtics trade speculation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
During a recent Twitch stream, Jaylen Brown humorously suggested he would leave the NBA for a $400 million deal with the Shanghai Sharks. This remark comes amid ongoing trade rumors linking him to a potential blockbuster deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources indicate that despite Brown's light-hearted comments, he has no real desire to leave the Boston Celtics, although his name is central to discussions around the Greek Freak's future. The Celtics may need to consider trade scenarios, particularly if they aim to acquire Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat as the leading contender and Boston not far behind. Meanwhile, teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers have expressed interest in Brown if he becomes available.
- •Brown joked about a $400 million deal on a Twitch stream.
- •He remains a key figure in potential trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Sources indicate Brown does not want to play for the Milwaukee Bucks.
- •The Portland Trail Blazers and Clippers are interested in acquiring Brown.
- •Brown earned a spot on the All-NBA Second Team last season.
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — "Write a Check for $400 Million": Jaylen Brown Pitches NBA Exit Idea Amid Celtics Trade Rumors
"On a since-deleted Twitch stream, Jaylen Brown had already sorted out his NBA exit- $400 million, the Shanghai Sharks, and a crash course in Mandarin. Rather than addressing the trade noise around him directly, the Boston Celtics star turned it into a running bit.
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