Celtics Drop Jaylen Brown Trade Bombshell Multiple sources—including ESPN’s Shams Charania—report that the **Celtics have been receiving significant trade interest** in Jaylen Brown, stoked by their recent moves: trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis to shed salary and clear cap space ([ClutchPoints][1]).
Luxury tax concerns**: Boston is keen to remain under the NBA’s second tax apron, making Bron’s contract a costly burden ([New York Post][3]).
Offers are coming in**: Teams like Brooklyn (with multiple draft picks) and Houston (flush with assets post-KD trade) are reportedly knocking, but Boston is holding out for top-tier returns ([CelticsBlog][4]).
That said, assistant GM Mike Zarren has publicly downplayed the seriousness of trade discussions: **“nothing close to serious about trading \[Brown or White]”** ([YouTube][5]). Still, insiders confirm the phone is **ringing off the hook
Shocking Jayson Tatum Update
Just months after signing a franchise-record 5-year, \~\$314 million extension, Tatum suffered a **ruptured Achilles** during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, officially ending his season ([Wikipedia][6]).
* The injury not only sidelines Boston’s star for a **lengthy recovery** (likely well into 2026) but also contributes to their financial headache—they’re paying for Brown, White, and Porziņģis without Tatum’s on-court production ([Axios][7]).
* With Tatum out, Boston may view Brown and White as **trade chips** to reposition the roster around long-term viability
Front office stance Public stance: keep Brown & White; private stance: weighing all options
Bottom Line
Boston is at a crossroads: they can either weather the storm**—betting on Tatum’s return and hope for a championship run—or **pivot swiftly**, trading Brown (and possibly White) to stockpile youth, picks, and cap flexibility. The front office has yet to decide.
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