Jaylen Brown has become the biggest name on the NBA trade market following the Boston Celtics' unsuccessful pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. With Giannis now in Miami, league insiders believe it's no longer a question of if Brown will be traded, but when and where, as Boston looks to reshape its roster.
Current Trade Landscape
- Asking Price: Celtics President Brad Stevens is reportedly seeking at least four first-round picks or an elite young big man as the centerpiece of any deal.
- Front-Runner: The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the leading candidate to acquire Brown. Portland hopes to pair him with Deni Avdija, while Boston has shown interest in rim protector Donovan Clingan. Nevertheless, the Blazers are reluctant to move Clingan. A more realistic package could include Jerami Grant for salary matching, Scoot Henderson or Shaedon Sharpe, along with multiple first-round draft picks.
- Other Interested Teams: The Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Clippers have all been linked to Brown.
- Teams Out: The Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Orlando Magic are not expected to pursue Brown.
Brown's Situation
Brown is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while leading Boston to the No. 2 seed following Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury. He finished sixth in MVP voting and further established himself as one of the league's premier two-way stars.
Brown turns 30 in October and has three years and $183 million remaining on his supermax contract.
While he has publicly pushed back against narratives questioning his trade value, Brown is reportedly open to a fresh start and the opportunity to become the undisputed franchise player for a new team.
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