Would trading away Jaylen Brown even be worth it for the Boston Celtics?
Would trading away Jaylen Brown even be worth it for the Boston Celtics, given how hard it would be to replace what he does when the Celtics look to return to contention status? Boston is set to try to get cheaper for the coming 2025-26 NBA season while star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is out recovering from a torn Achilles, but threading that particular needle without sacrificing future capabilities will be a tough row to hoe for the team's front office.
Is there a trade out there that can bring back enough in the present to cover everything Boston needs it to do that is not so unrealistic as to not be worth thinking about?
The host of the CLNS Media "You Got Boston" podcast, Noa Dalzell, linked up with NBA cap expert Keith Smith of Spotrac fame. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about the wisdom of trading away Jaylen Brown.
If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network: https://ytubl.ink/3Ffk
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