Jaylen Brown by no means requested a commerce from the Boston Celtics and was disenchanted by how the group dealt with his departure, in response to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
“I’m informed Jaylen Brown has been disenchanted and disrespected with the best way the Celtics have dealt with this case, significantly as a result of he by no means requested a commerce,” Charania mentioned.
Brown has already begun settling into Philadelphia, reportedly talking with Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe shortly after the deal.
Charania reported that after the Celtics failed to accumulate Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brown believed the connection might solely be repaired with a two-year, $145 million extension.
“My understanding was Jaylen Brown felt disrespected and the one method to recoup the connection at that time was to offer Jaylen Brown that two-year, $145 million extension in July.”
As a substitute, Boston continued procuring Brown, initially searching for 4 or 5 first-round picks earlier than ultimately accepting Philadelphia’s provide.
“My understanding in Boston is that they felt this was the very best it was going to get for Jaylen Brown.”
Charania additionally reported that whereas groups known as about Jayson Tatum, the Celtics instantly rejected any chance of buying and selling their franchise star.
Jaylen Brown By no means Requested Commerce; Celtics Did not Count on Presents To Enhance If They Waited https://t.co/jP38oBVRPR
— RealGM (@RealGM) July 2, 2026
