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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 30Jaylen Brown Likes Trade Post as Celtics Shop 28.7-Point Star
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jun 30Summary
- Jaylen Brown liked an Instagram comment urging Boston to trade him to “a city who respects him,” signaling apparent openness to leaving the Celtics.
- ESPN reported Monday that Boston is “very motivated” to move Brown and is “offering him everywhere” after missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Shams Charania said the market has not developed as strongly as the Celtics hoped, complicating any effort to deal the former Finals MVP.
- Brown is coming off a career-best season of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists, after helping Boston win the 2024 championship.
- The post marks a sharp turn from just over a month ago, when Boston appeared set to run it back with Brown and Jayson Tatum.
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Why is a recent Finals MVP struggling to find a trade market that matches his superstar status? Can the Celtics' bold financial gamble on Jaylen Brown build a better team around Jayson Tatum?