Jaylen Brown rumor tracker: The latest on a potential Celtics trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Celtics didn’t end up sending Jaylen Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but trade rumors still surround the 2024 NBA Finals MVP.
Boston reportedly remains “actively engaged” in trade discussions regarding Brown. C’s president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed the talk of a potential Brown trade after Round 1 of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, and he didn’t deny the rumors.
“Jaylen Brown is a big part of us,” Stevens said. “I’m never going to predict the future. Every indication, everything I think about, over the last few years, has been building around those guys. You never know. But at the same time, the one thing I want to make very clear is how valued he’s always been. He’s been amazing. He’s been an amazing teammate and a great person to be around.”
You can stay up to date on all Jaylen Brown-related rumors with our tracker below:
Friday, June 26: ESPN’s Shams Charania states that the “majority of Boston’s conversations have been with Western Conference teams.” He adds that the Portland Trail Blazers have had a lot of interest in Brown.
Friday, June 26: Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports that the “Celtics asked Wolves for Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, and similar pick compensation that went to Charlotte” in a potential Brown trade before Minnesota acquired LaMelo Ball instead.
Friday, June 26: ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Celtics “in some cases” are asking for at least four first-round picks for Jaylen Brown.
Friday, June 26: The Stein Line’s Marc Stein and Jake Fischer report that they’ve “been advised not to rule out” the Pistons parting ways with restricted free agent big man Jalen Duren in a sign-and-trade exchange for Brown.
Thursday, June 25: The Timberwolves reportedly “explored potential trades” for Brown before pivoting to their LaMelo Ball deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
Thursday, June 25: ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Unsportsmanlike that Brown “is going to get traded.”
Wednesday, June 24: ESPN’s Shams Charania reiterated on Day 2 of the NBA Draft that the Celtics remain “actively engaged” in trade talks regarding Brown.
