Jaylen Brown Almost Left Celtics
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Although six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum is out of commission for most or all of 2025-26 thanks to his Achilles tendon surgery, and key championship-era pieces Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis and Luke Kornet are all out the door thanks to trades and free agency departures, the Celtics remain a scrappy out.
A fresh Celtics trade idea outlines a path for Boston to land a 3-time All-Star in a possible roster shake-up.
Find the next big man for the Celtics return to contending is probably on the top of the to-do list for Brad Stevens and Boston’s front office in the next year. The team has some promising returns in-house (Neemias Queta) but there will rightfully be calls to find some more talent to pair with him.
The Celtics could be a team to watch out for in the trade maket, but they don't want to take too much money back.
The Boston Celtics are expected to rebuild and return to contention next season, and one trade target gives them everything they need.
Mavericks predicted to cut ties with Kyrie Irving via blockbuster three-team trade to Celtics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Celtics are off to a less-than-ideal start to the 2025-26 season.
Anfernee Simons may end up on the radar of other teams sooner than later if he maintains his play from Sunday's win.