Jaylen Brown reaffirms commitment to Boston as Celtics face huge offseason decisions

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The Boston Celtics have only been in the offseason for about a week now, and trade rumors have already been swirling. Superstar Jaylen Brown has made people think he may want out, which sparked rumors that a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo could happen.

However, in his latest stream, Brown made it apparent he holds no ill will towards Boston. So now, things are more confusing than ever.

Brown clears the air

After his first stream post-loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Brown made it seem that he may have wanted out; at least, according to his mentor, Tracy McGrady.

However, in his latest stream, he cleared the air, apologizing to his GM Brad Stevens for having to address the controversy, and stating that he loved Boston, and doesn’t want to leave.

“I hate that our president of basketball operations even had to respond to this. Me and Brad have a great relationship. I love Boston. If it was up to me I could play in Boston for the next 10 years,” Brown stated (via Celtics on CLNS).

Critics aren’t satisfied

However, it seems the critics, who have always pushed for the separation of Brown and Jayson Tatum, aren’t satisfied. First Things First cohost Nick Wright still believes Brown will be traded this offseason, and probably for Giannis.

“It is more likely than not that Jaylen Brown is not on the Boston Celtics next year,” Wright said.

His proposition for Giannis was to send Brown and the Celtics’ first round pick this upcoming draft. On paper, it seems like a good deal for both sides.

Offseason is just getting started

Then again, the Jays just won a championship two years ago, and have made the Eastern Conference Finals five times since the 2017-18 season when Tatum was a rookie. Breaking up that core for a blown 3-1 lead might be moving a little too fast.

Especially when you’re doing it after Tatum came back only semi-healthy after only 10 months of recovery from tearing his Achilles. Next season, when the roster is fully healthy, could be a whole different ballgame.

However, Stevens did note that the Celtics struggled generating good looks on offense, and needed to make a better impact at the rim. Getting Giannis would instantly check those boxes, so only time will tell what will happen.

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