NBA GM questions Celtics’ return in Jaylen Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
An NBA general manager expressed confusion over the Boston Celtics’ trade involving star player Jaylen Brown, who was recently dealt after being actively shopped. He described the return as baffling and noted that Brown, who was the Finals MVP two years ago, was traded for less than other young players like Kessler. The trade has raised eyebrows among rivals and analysts within the league.
- •Celtics trade Jaylen Brown, a former Finals MVP.
- •Trade return drew criticism from an NBA general manager.
- •Comparison made to Kessler, a young player yet to make All-Star.
- •The trade has surprised many analysts across the league.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — NBA GM on Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade return: ‘That’s baffling to me’
"NBA GM on Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade return: ‘That’s baffling to me’
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