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Celtics Owner Credits Front Office for Convincing Jaylen Brown Trade
sports5 days ago

Celtics Owner Credits Front Office for Convincing Jaylen Brown Trade

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm said he needed convincing from the team’s front office before approving the Jaylen Brown trade, insisting he trusted the “best brains in basketball.” The deal, motivated by cap realities with Brown and Jayson Tatum on supermax contracts, sends Brown out and brings Paul George and draft picks to Boston. George, 36, is expected to contribute alongside Tatum as Boston aims to stay near the top of the East, though the move underscores the NBA’s second apron/tax constraints and has fans weighing loyalty to Brown.

via NBC Sports|
#brad-stevens#celtics#jaylen-brown
Celtics owner credits 'best brains in basketball' for Brown trade to 76ers
sports6 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
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|
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Celtics Bet on Optionality as Jaylen Brown Trade Pivots Around Paul George
sports1 month ago

Celtics Bet on Optionality as Jaylen Brown Trade Pivots Around Paul George

Boston traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft assets, arguing the move creates ‘optionality’ and a path to success by balancing cap usage and talent, while denying analytics or Tatum input were decisive and backed by ownership. The deal hinges on George regaining form and the value of the future picks, with timing, Brown’s reaction, and George’s health complicating the outcome; success requires a perfect alignment of multiple variables.

via Sports Illustrated|
#brad-stevens#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
Stevens' Rep Could've Cost Celtics a Giannis Deal
sports1 month ago

Stevens' Rep Could've Cost Celtics a Giannis Deal

Brad Stevens reportedly pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Milwaukee hesitated, possibly wary of Stevens’ reputation to pull off big deals. Boston allegedly offered Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, and Stevens would have had a rich asset base to maximize with Giannis. The piece also notes Miami could have seemed safer for Giannis, leaving the Bucks potentially regretting not taking Brown given Stevens’ knack for building championship-ready rosters.

via Hardwood Houdini|
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Stevens avoids commitment on Brown’s Celtics future amid Giannis buzz
sports2 months ago

Stevens avoids commitment on Brown’s Celtics future amid Giannis buzz

Brad Stevens refused to commit to Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future, saying the relationship is strong but he won’t predict the future amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Boston kept the No. 27 pick to draft Chris Cenac Jr. and signaled offseason needs on size and guard depth, with Brown under contract through 2029 and extension talks undecided for July.

via Boston.com|
#boston-celtics#brad-stevens#giannis-antetokounmpo
Celtics dodge trade specifics as Cenac Jr. lands at 27 amid Brown rumors
sports2 months ago

Celtics dodge trade specifics as Cenac Jr. lands at 27 amid Brown rumors

After drafting Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27, Celtics president Brad Stevens deflected questions about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade tied to Jaylen Brown, underscored private conversations with Brown, and stressed an open, value-filled relationship while acknowledging uncertainty about Brown’s long-term Boston future.

via Boston Sports Journal|
#boston-celtics#brad-stevens#giannis-antetokounmpo
Stevens Says Jaylen Brown’s Celtics Future Is Open After Giannis Pursuit
sports2 months ago

Stevens Says Jaylen Brown’s Celtics Future Is Open After Giannis Pursuit

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said he and Jaylen Brown have had candid, ongoing talks since the Giannis Antetokounmpo pursuit, reaffirming Brown's value while avoiding discussion of any deals. He stressed openness and cautioned that rumors can be exaggerated, but offered no definitive answer on Brown’s future with the team, leaving the Celtics' roster plans uncertain after the draft.

via Sports Illustrated|
#brad-stevens#celtics#giannis-antetokounmpo
Stevens Pushes Back on Brown Frustration After Celtics Exit
sports3 months ago

Stevens Pushes Back on Brown Frustration After Celtics Exit

Brad Stevens said Jaylen Brown hasn’t expressed any frustration after Boston’s playoff ouster, refuting Tracy McGrady’s report. He spoke with Brown and found nothing negative; Brown had a standout season while carrying more of the scoring load with Jayson Tatum sidelined, and remains under contract for three more years. Stevens emphasized his door is open to discuss anything, but there’s no evidence Brown wants a trade or is unhappy.

via Hoops Rumors|
#brad-stevens#celtics#jaylen-brown
Celtics Eye Bold Offseason Moves After Playoff Collapse, Stevens Signals Rim-Pressure Upgrades
sports3 months ago

Celtics Eye Bold Offseason Moves After Playoff Collapse, Stevens Signals Rim-Pressure Upgrades

Brad Stevens used his end-of-season remarks to signal a bold Celtics offseason focused on fixing rim pressure, saying Boston must reassess and that upgrades are on the table while keeping Jaylen Brown. With tradable contracts and draft assets, the team could pursue top targets or craft creative deals, though landing a marquee star like Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t guaranteed. Stevens’ history of bold moves suggests Boston won’t sit idle as they shape a contender for 2025 and beyond.

via Sports Illustrated|
#brad-stevens#celtics#nba
Brad Stevens bows out as UNC narrows its high-stakes coaching hunt
sports5 months ago

Brad Stevens bows out as UNC narrows its high-stakes coaching hunt

Brad Stevens has withdrawn from consideration for North Carolina's vacant coaching job, allowing the Tar Heels to focus on other candidates after Hubert Davis was fired. The public update shifts UNC’s search under new leadership to more realistic targets, with names like Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, TJ Otzelberger, and Billy Donovan still in the mix, while Kansas chatter adds another layer of buzz.

via CBS Sports|
#brad-stevens#coaching-search#hubert-davis