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Jaylen Brown Reaffirms Commitment to Celtics While Trade Chatter Persists

A July window for a two-year, $141.9 million extension gives Boston a near-term decision point.

Overview

  • Stevens, who spoke Wednesday, said his talk with Brown was “nothing but positive,” and Brown later told a Twitch audience he loves Boston and could play there for the next 10 years.
  • The NBA fined Brown $50,000 on Tuesday for saying referees had an “agenda” and for calling out Joel Embiid’s flopping after the Game 7 loss to Philadelphia.
  • New reporting says Boston will at least gauge trade offers for Brown this offseason, which remains speculation rather than a stated team plan.
  • Jayson Tatum posted a Denzel Washington clip on Friday about the rush to publish “BS,” signaling frustration with rumor-driven coverage.
  • Brown just finished a career year at 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists on a 56-26 No. 2 seed, and his July extension eligibility now sets the clock on the Celtics’ roster choices.