Payton Pritchard addresses trade rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard commented on the ongoing trade rumors involving teammate Jaylen Brown after the Celtics attempted to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade this summer. The failed negotiations left Brown in an uncertain position, particularly as he is due $57 million next season. Pritchard acknowledged the situation as part of the business and stated he will focus on his own development. CEO Brad Stevens has yet to address Brown's future amid significant roster changes within the league, including major trades involving LaMelo Ball and Julius Randle. The Celtics face a crucial decision regarding Brown's contract and the team's direction moving forward.
- •Pritchard calls trade speculation part of the business.
- •Celtics pursued Antetokounmpo, leading to Brown's uncertain status.
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points last season and is owed $57 million next season.
- •Boston needs to decide between keeping Brown or making a trade.
- •The league is seeing significant changes with other player trades.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Higher Than My Pay Grade’ — Celtics Guard Gets Brutally Honest On Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors
"The Boston Celtics swung for the fences when Giannis Antetokounmpo hit the trade block earlier this summer with a trade package that included Jaylen Brown. However, the Milwaukee Bucks sent their franchise icon to the Miami Heat instead, leaving Boston to deal with the awkward fallout of dangling its own superstar in the failed negotiations.
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