NESN.com 22 hours ago
What’s Next For Jaylen Brown? Brad Stevens Share Celtics’ Mindset
The looming extension and impending future of Jaylen Brown is one of the Boston Celtics most pivotal questions this offseason. … Especially since Joe Mazzulla’s status has been confirmed. After being named an All-NBA Second Team selection for the 2022-23 campaign, Brown is eligible to sign a supermax contract worth $295 million. Fellow All-NBA honoree […] The post What’s Next For Jaylen Brown? Brad Stevens Share Celtics’ Mindset appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 18 hours ago
Tracy McGrady Defends Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Eligibility With Celtics
The Boston Celtics have a plethora of decisions to consider this upcoming offseason, but none bigger than the supermax contract eligibility of Jaylen Brown. After notching All-NBA honors, Brown became eligible to earn a supermax extension from Boston worth nearly $300 million. Yet, despite averaging a career-best 26.6 points on 49.1% shooting from the field, […] The post Tracy McGrady Defends Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Eligibility With Celtics appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 31, 2023
Mad Dog reveals controversial list of players better than Celtics’ Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics‘ star Jaylen Brown had a less than ideal postseason in a season that ended in failure for his squad. When discussing the future of the Celtics on First Take, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo sparked outrage in Stephen A Smith and JJ Redick as he gave his list of players better than Brown. .@MadDogUnleashed gave his […] The post Mad Dog reveals controversial list of players better than Celtics’ Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Al Horford addresses Celtics’ locker room controversy after Heat loss
The Boston Celtics offseason kicked off with much controversy after the loss to the Miami Heat. Right off the jump, Celtics faithful had questions about Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s futures with the team. They also called for Joe Mazzulla to depart after his rookie head coaching campaign. However, veteran leader Al Horford dispelled their […] The post Al Horford addresses Celtics’ locker room controversy after Heat loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
2 reasons Celtics must trade Jaylen Brown instead of offering $295 million contract extension
The Boston Celtics’ unceremonious booting from the NBA playoffs brings more questions to their current roster. Had they lost in a good, close game, perhaps these questions would’ve been avoided. The way they got manhandled by the Heat in Game 7, though, fans are calling into question the future of some of these players. Of […] The post 2 reasons Celtics must trade Jaylen Brown instead of offering $295 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum drops ‘important’ take on Jaylen Brown’s potential $295 million contract extension
The Boston Celtics suffered a season-ending loss in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, and Jayson Tatum made it clear on where he stands on Jaylen Brown’s upcoming contract negotiation with the team. “It’s extremely important,” Jayson Tatum said of the Celtics extending Jaylen Brown, via Katie McInerney of the […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum drops ‘important’ take on Jaylen Brown’s potential $295 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 30, 2023
Brian Windhorst Identifies Most Likely Outcome For Jaylen Brown-Celtics Pact
The Celtics have an important decision to make about one of their best players in the near future. Jaylen Brown is in position for a new contract this offseason. Since Brown was named to the 2023 All-NBA Second Team, the Celtics can offer the 2016 first-rounder a five-year extension worth $295 million — $100 million […] The post Brian Windhorst Identifies Most Likely Outcome For Jaylen Brown-Celtics Pact appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 30, 2023
Jaylen Brown Struggles To Address Celtics Future After Game 7 Loss
BOSTON — With the Celtics season ending before the NBA Finals, all attention will now be focused on a critical offseason. It’s also a critical offseason for Jaylen Brown’s future as well. Brown is eligible to sign a supermax extension after earning Second Team All-NBA honors this season, but it’s undetermined if the Celtics will […] The post Jaylen Brown Struggles To Address Celtics Future After Game 7 Loss appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Jaylen Brown supermax extension with Celtics hit with harsh reality by Stephen A. Smith
The Boston Celtics were one win away from sealing NBA history and reaching their second straight NBA Finals heading into Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Instead, an embarrassing loss in front of a home crowd now leads to an offseason with one massive question looming. Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has one year […] The post Jaylen Brown supermax extension with Celtics hit with harsh reality by Stephen A. Smith appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future at crossroads with upcoming contract negotiations
A season that was supposed to be filled with redemption and fulfillment for the Boston Celtics has ended in sheer disappointment. After losing in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Miami Heat, the Celtics now begin what will be a very important offseason for the franchise, especially given that they will need […] The post Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future at crossroads with upcoming contract negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Jaylen Brown offers hopeful message about Celtics future after brutal Game 7 outing
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown couldn’t have played worse in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. He put up just 19 points on 8-of-23 shooting and turned the ball over a whopping eight times. After such a disastrous outing, Brown’s future in Beantown might be in question. The 26-year-old made […] The post Jaylen Brown offers hopeful message about Celtics future after brutal Game 7 outing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 30, 2023
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Laments ‘Terrible’ Performance In Game 7 Loss
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown’s last two season-closing performances have been disastrous for the Celtics. There simply is no other way of putting it. You could be tricked by looking at the box scores, as Brown scored 34 points in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals and finished with 19 points, eight boards, two blocks […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Laments ‘Terrible’ Performance In Game 7 Loss appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 31, 2023
Did Kevin Durant Trade Rumors Doom Celtics? Bill Simmons Explains
The Boston Celtics’ downfall this season might’ve started long before they dug themselves a 3-0 hole against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. Jaylen Brown was excellent for most of the regular season, earning All-NBA Second Team honors, but he struggled in the playoffs, with his most disappointing performance coming Monday night in […] The post Did Kevin Durant Trade Rumors Doom Celtics? Bill Simmons Explains appeared first on NESN.com.
CelticsBlog May 31, 2023
The case for trading Jaylen Brown
Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald With a supermax looming and the new CBA on the horizon, there’s an argument for trading Jaylen Brown now. Let me start out by saying this argument isn’t a referendum on Jaylen Brown’s value as a player, at least in a vacuum. He’s a wonderful and deserving All-NBA talent, but that’s, unfortunately, only a piece of the picture. With the new collective bargaining agreement and its prohibitive second tax apron looming, the decision whether to pay Jaylen Brown a super max, which will begin around $50 million...
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s handles ripped apart by NBA Twitter ahead of $295 million decision
To say that Jaylen Brown had a forgettable performance in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday against the Miami Heat night would be a major understatement. With Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum going down with an injury very early in the game, Brown had an opportunity to step up for his team […] The post Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s handles ripped apart by NBA Twitter ahead of $295 million decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 29, 2023
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown clowned by Shannon Sharpe, NBA Twitter over Game 7 struggles
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics outscored the Miami Heat by one point in the third quarter of Game 7 as they battled back from an early game deficit. Unfortunately for Celtics fans, the team’s comeback fell flat as the fourth quarter wound down in Boston. As fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum struggled to adjust due […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown clowned by Shannon Sharpe, NBA Twitter over Game 7 struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blazer's Edge May 30, 2023
Celtics SF Jaylen Brown to Blazers? 2 Trades to Consider
Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via The Portland Trail Blazers could be a landing spot for Jaylen Brown if the Boston Celtics look to trade him this offseason. The Boston Celtics are heading to the couch after a heartbreaking Game 7 loss at home against the Miami Heat. The defeat comes after winning three straight elimination games, including a thrilling game-winner from Derrick White at the final buzzer of Game 6 on Saturday. For the Celtics, Boston has now been to the Eastern Conference Finals five times in the last seven seasons but have yet to hoist the Larry...
NESN.com May 31, 2023
Heat’s Caleb Martin Opens Up About Simple Game Plan Vs. Jaylen Brown
With star Jayson Tatum injuring his ankle on the first possession of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Celtics looked to Jaylen Brown to pick up the slack. But even Brown knows he “failed” at that challenge and the Miami Heat had a simple game plan to make sure Tatum’s running mate […] The post Heat’s Caleb Martin Opens Up About Simple Game Plan Vs. Jaylen Brown appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints 18 hours ago
How Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s biggest weakness was exploited by Heat, Caleb Martin
With the season on the line in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics played about as poorly as possible. The Celtics could barely make a 3-pointer, their defense was lacking, and they were turning the ball over constantly. Jaylen Brown had the most turnover issues for the Celtics, as he produced […] The post How Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s biggest weakness was exploited by Heat, Caleb Martin appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 31, 2023
Jay Williams Calls Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Split ‘Dumbest Topic’
The primary discussion after the Celtics’ playoff exit is what Boston should do with Jaylen Brown, but for one NBA analyst, the topic is not worth talking about. The C’s failed to make history and lost Game 7 to the Miami Heat at TD Garden on Monday. Boston faces a potentially tough offseason. Joe Mazzulla […] The post Jay Williams Calls Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown Split ‘Dumbest Topic’ appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 30, 2023
Jayson Tatum Campaigns For Celtics To Hang On To Jaylen Brown
If Jayson Tatum has his way, the Celtics will keep their All-NBA tandem intact for years to come. After Boston suffered a season-ending loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night at TD Garden, the focus on the Celtics immediately shifted to the next steps for the franchise. That includes the uncertain future of Jaylen […] The post Jayson Tatum Campaigns For Celtics To Hang On To Jaylen Brown appeared first on NESN.com.
Hoops Habit May 29, 2023
Has Jaylen Brown played his final game for the Boston Celtics?
After being eliminated by the eighth-seed Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics will have a tough decision to make this summer. They again failed to win a championship with their current core, which potentially leads to the big decision regarding whether to trade All-Star Jaylen Brown. Brown can […] Has Jaylen Brown played his final game for the Boston Celtics? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
CelticsBlog 22 hours ago
Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/1/23
Paul Pierce vs Lakers 12/25/08 | Set Number: X81654 TK1 R8 F75 All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics will do ‘soul searching’ this offseason after alarming patterns led to playoff exit OBF: Winter teams left out in cold, Celtics, Bruins dreams dashed Globe The Celtics should give Jaylen Brown the super-max extension How did two No. 8 seeds get here, and other major talking points about the NBA and NHL finals Brad Stevens reveals his thoughts on Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams Everything the Celtics do this offseason should be...
CelticsBlog May 31, 2023
Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/31/23
Jayson Tatum vs Heat 5/29/23 | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics lost their defense identity, and that was ultimate death of promising season Jaylen Brown’s long-term future looms large as Celtics enter important summer Globe The Bruins and Celtics made history - just in the worst way possible Readers want Joe Mazzulla gone from Celtics, are unsure on Jaylen Brown Report: Celtics will lose 3 assistant coaches to Ime Udoka, Rockets Jayson Tatum says Celtics should extend Jaylen Brown As...
NESN.com May 30, 2023
Kendrick Perkins Calls For Celtics To Pursue One Of These Stars
Kendrick Perkins wants to see the Celtics supply Jayson Tatum with a new running mate in Boston. The Tatum-Jaylen Brown breakup narrative was recharged after Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, which saw both of the Celtics’ stars fail to deliver at the level expected of them. Although Tatum’s quiet night largely was due […] The post Kendrick Perkins Calls For Celtics To Pursue One Of These Stars appeared first on NESN.com.
Hoops Habit 1 hour ago
NBA Rumors: 4 surprise teams emerge as Jaylen Brown destinations
All eyes will be on the Boston Celtics this summer as they decide whether to offer NBA star Jaylen Brown a designated player extension (a.k.a. a supermax contract). Although few doubt Brown’s talent, most agree that he isn’t worth the $295 million price tag of a supermax deal. That puts the Celtics in a difficult […] NBA Rumors: 4 surprise teams emerge as Jaylen Brown destinations - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Soaring Down South May 31, 2023
Grade the Trade: Can Hawks flip Trae Young to Celtics for Jaylen Brown?
The Atlanta Hawks, who beat the Miami Heat in the Play-In, made the playoffs this year after an up-and-down season that included the hiring of a new head coach in Quin Snyder and a rough shooting season from Trae Young. However, while they made their first-round matchup against Boston competitive, they lost in six games, […] Grade the Trade: Can Hawks flip Trae Young to Celtics for Jaylen Brown? - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - An Atlanta Hawks blog
ClutchPoints Jun 1, 2023
‘Without a doubt’: Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future addressed by Brad Stevens
Following a disappointing finish in the playoffs, the future of the Boston Celtics is a bit cloudy. However, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens seems keen on keeping most of the team together, and that includes star Jaylen Brown. Brown had a disastrous Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, […] The post ‘Without a doubt’: Jaylen Brown’s Celtics future addressed by Brad Stevens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog May 30, 2023
Jaylen Brown takes blame for Celtics’ Game 7 loss: ‘I came up short—I failed’
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ The Celtics star fell flat when the team needed him most, and he knows it. BOSTON – After a miraculous buzzer-beater in Game 6, the Boston Celtics had a chance to make NBA history on their home turf on Monday night. But they didn’t. “We failed. I failed. We let the whole city down,” said Jaylen Brown. The Celtics went down 0-3 to the Miami Heat but ripped off three-straight wins after that, forcing a Game 7 at home. TD Garden was buzzing from the jump, but on the first play of the game, the entire course of the night was changed. Jayson...
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
‘Middle school handles’: Shannon Sharpe destroys Celtics’ Jaylen Brown for brutal Game 7 vs Heat
The Boston Celtics may have become just the fourth team in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 0-3 in a postseason series, but on Monday evening they became the 151 team to fall short of completing the ultimate comeback. The Celtics fell to the Miami Heat by a final score of 103-84 […] The post ‘Middle school handles’: Shannon Sharpe destroys Celtics’ Jaylen Brown for brutal Game 7 vs Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Beantown Rundown: Jaylen Brown’s pathetic Game 7 outing proves he’s not worth $295 million supermax deal
The Boston Celtics were on the verge of history heading into Game 7 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they ended up turning in the type of performance that became customary for them throughout the postseason. The Celtics never showed up in this game, losing 103-84, ending their quest to be […] The post Beantown Rundown: Jaylen Brown’s pathetic Game 7 outing proves he’s not worth $295 million supermax deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
