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Celtics Seek Four First-Round Picks for Jaylen Brown Trade

6/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Celtics are fielding trade offers for forward Jaylen Brown after their failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, having offered Brown and two first-round picks to the Bucks, which chose Miami.
Shams Charania says the Celtics want at least four first-round picks for Brown.
Brown, a five-time All-Star, averaged 28.7 points and can receive a two-year $141.9 million extension on his $285.3 million supermax deal.

History

Historical Context

After the 2007 blockbuster that sent Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to Boston for multiple players and multiple first-round picks, the Celtics won two championships in five seasons. Now, in 2024, Boston proposes trading star Jaylen Brown and four first-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks, echoing that asset-heavy strategy as the franchise seeks another rebuild.

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Story summary

Celtics are fielding trade offers for forward Jaylen Brown after their failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, having offered Brown and two first-round picks to the Bucks, which chose Miami.
Shams Charania says the Celtics want at least four first-round picks for Brown.
Brown, a five-time All-Star, averaged 28.7 points and can receive a two-year $141.9 million extension on his $285.3 million supermax deal.

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