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The Boston Celtics should avoid a Jaylen Brown trade

The Boston Celtics should avoid a Jaylen Brown trade

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The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot. Even after trading away Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and seeing Luke Kornet leave for the San Antonio Spurs in free agency, Boston is still marginally over the second apron courtesy of the decision to sign Josh Minott.
If Stevens is genuinely looking to reduce the current payroll, he may be forced to part with Jaylen Brown. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP is entering the second year of a five-year, $285 million contract. He will earn $53.1 million next season, and that number will continue to increase year-on-year.
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During a recent episode of WEEI's "Jones and Keefe" podcast, hosts Adam Jones and Meghan Ottolini share their thoughts on why trading Brown would be a mistake for Boston. They explain how his skill set helps the Celtics and why Brown shouldn't be part of any trade discussions in the near future.
You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above.
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: The Celtics should avoid a Jaylen Brown trade
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