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Celtics owner credits 'best brains in basketball' for Brown trade to 76ers
sports7 days ago

Celtics owner credits 'best brains in basketball' for Brown trade to 76ers

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says he was hesitant about trading Jaylen Brown but was convinced by Brad Stevens and Boston’s front office—whom he called the 'best brains in basketball'—that the deal for Paul George and draft picks would secure the franchise’s future, a move that will be evaluated this season as Boston bets on Tatum’s health, George, and Mitchell Robinson to stay contender-worthy while trying to navigate tax considerations.

via CBS Sports|
#boston-celtics#brad-stevens#jaylen-brown
Brown's Philadelphia debut centers on community and a championship mindset
sports18 days ago

Brown's Philadelphia debut centers on community and a championship mindset

Jaylen Brown spoke publicly for the first time since being traded to the 76ers, highlighting his ongoing commitment to community work (including his Boston XChange and his decision to hold the press conference at the Francis J Myers Recreation Center), his goal of earning the respect of a talent-rich locker room, and his focus on winning a championship over personal accolades as he moves forward from Boston and into Philadelphia.

via Boston Sports Journal|
#boston-celtics#community#jaylen-brown
Curry-Celtics Trade Talk Sparks Fan Buzz, But No Deal Is Imminent
nba29 days ago

Curry-Celtics Trade Talk Sparks Fan Buzz, But No Deal Is Imminent

Curry remains among the NBA’s best but on an aging Warriors squad, and fan chatter about a move to Boston is fueled by social posts and search trends even though no insiders have reported any movement. The Celtics have already made a blockbuster offseason move by sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, making a Curry-to-Boston scenario a huge headline if it ever materializes, but at this time it’s purely speculative.

via NESN|
#boston-celtics#nba#steph-curry
Celtics cash in on Knicks missteps as Dillon Mitchell shines in Summer League
sports1 month ago

Celtics cash in on Knicks missteps as Dillon Mitchell shines in Summer League

The Knicks watched Mitchell Robinson leave for Boston, and Boston is already harvesting early returns from rookie Dillon Mitchell in Summer League, a player represented by Sam Rose (Knicks president Leon Rose’s son). In two games, Mitchell posted 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals and 2 blocks against Charlotte, showing two-way potential and improved shooting after a rough debut. Celtics coaching staff are helping him maximize strengths while Knicks rookies Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel flashed in a 70-49 loss to San Antonio, highlighting that Boston may be capitalizing on New York’s missed connections as both teams move forward.

via Daily Knicks|
#boston-celtics#mitchell-robinson#nba
Celtics redefine their identity after Brown trade, Mazzulla says
sports1 month ago

Celtics redefine their identity after Brown trade, Mazzulla says

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says he’s still processing the blockbuster Brown-for-George trade while stressing gratitude for Brown’s decade with the team; he acknowledges a two-sided situation and says Boston must forge a new identity with the reshaped roster, amid Brown’s candid comment that there’s “no loyalty” in the business. The move marks a pivot after a successful era, with Brad Stevens guiding the plan and the Celtics adding players like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency to shape the next chapter.

via The New York Times|
#boston-celtics#brad-stevens#jaylen-brown
Celtics’ Mazzulla Grapples With New Identity After Brown Trade
sports1 month ago

Celtics’ Mazzulla Grapples With New Identity After Brown Trade

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s still processing Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers, stressing gratitude for Brown’s decade with Boston while acknowledging the challenge of forging a new identity now that Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley have joined the roster after a 56-win season and first-round exit. Brown reacted to the move on a livestream, underscoring the business side of the NBA, and Mazzulla noted strong organizational alignment with Brad Stevens during the deal.

via Hoops Rumors|
#basketball#boston-celtics#jaylen-brown
Intel-driven swap: Celtics trade Brown for Paul George and draft assets
sports1 month ago

Intel-driven swap: Celtics trade Brown for Paul George and draft assets

Boston reportedly received intel that Jaylen Brown wasn’t interested in several teams, prompting the Celtics to move him to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and a package of draft picks. The deal aimed to balance long-term payroll with competitiveness by adding George’s two-year contract and draft assets, a move that surprised many league observers given Brown’s perceived value and the broader trade landscape.

via Boston.com|
#basketball#boston-celtics#jaylen-brown
From denial to destiny: Celtics’ next act after Jaylen Brown trade
sports1 month ago

From denial to destiny: Celtics’ next act after Jaylen Brown trade

NBC Sports Boston frames the Jaylen Brown trade as a five-stage grief journey for Celtics fans during the NBA moratorium, weighs why Boston moved Brown—primarily long‑term cap concerns and the possibility of pairing Tatum with a different star—while noting Giannis was a stretch and George became the fallback option. The piece emphasizes a longer, 2027‑centered path to contention under cap rules, staying under the luxury tax this year, with Payton Pritchard stepping up, Derrick White getting more opportunities, and new adds like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley. Stevens and Chisholm are set to address the deal publicly on Monday, but the focus remains on a forward‑looking plan rather than an immediate fix.

via NBC Sports Boston|
#2027-offseason#boston-celtics#brad-stevens