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Celtics Insist Brown Remains Core After Giannis Deal Fails

6/25/2026

Summary

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Celtics president Brad Stevens said Jaylen Brown remains a big part of the team after the failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, offering Brown and two first-round picks to Milwaukee Bucks, which Bucks rejected for Miami’s deal.
Brown is under a five-year, $285.4 million extension through 2028-29 and eligible for a two-year, $141.9 million extension July 26.
Stevens affirmed Brown and Jayson Tatum can still bring a championship to Boston despite trade speculation.

History

Historical Context

After the Miami Heat used nearly $46 million of cap space in July 2010 to sign LeBron James and Chris Bosh—trading four future first-round and two second-round picks—the franchise sparked a league-wide shift toward super-team building. The Celtics’ recent aggressive trade talks mirror that precedent, showing how the 2010 power move still shapes NBA roster strategies.

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Story summary

Celtics president Brad Stevens said Jaylen Brown remains a big part of the team after the failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, offering Brown and two first-round picks to Milwaukee Bucks, which Bucks rejected for Miami’s deal.
Brown is under a five-year, $285.4 million extension through 2028-29 and eligible for a two-year, $141.9 million extension July 26.
Stevens affirmed Brown and Jayson Tatum can still bring a championship to Boston despite trade speculation.

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