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Rumor: New owner’s private equity ties lead to Jaylen Brown trade conspiracy theories

The Boston Celtics shocked everyone on Wednesday evening when they agreed to trade star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a package for Paul George, two first round picks, and two second round picks.

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Celtics' Jayson Tatum reacts to the Jaylen Brown trade

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum offered his first reaction to the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade on Friday.

Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

Tatum faces biggest test of career

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Neemias Queta News / Ball Exclusives / July 3

Celtics extend starting center Neemias Queta

The Boston Celtics signed center Neemias Queta to an extension on Friday according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Queta, who was entering the final year of his deal, signed a four-year contract worth $56 million after a career best season averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 3

Jayson Tatum faces the biggest test of his career in 2026-27

Celtics' Jayson Tatum faces biggest test of career after Jaylen Brown trade

The Boston Celtics made one of the biggest moves of the NBA offseason by trading away franchise cornerstone piece Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jayson Tatum must show Celtics made right choice in picking him over Jaylen Brown

How Jaylen Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp with Jaylen Brown trade

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

NBA GM has shocking opinion on Jaylen Brown’s value

If Jaylen Brown is looking for more bulletin board material from around the NBA, he is getting no shortage of it. As trade negotiations demonstrated, Brown’s stature around the league is lower than public perception.

Ron Harper News / AirJordanChronicles / July 3

'Stupid': NBA Legend Ron Harper Blasts League’s Radical New Free-Throw Rule

This year, the NBA is turning summer league into its own lab, and there’s been one such experiment that has gotten an immediate reaction from one name that everyone remembers from the Bulls’ dynasty era.

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NBA Free Agency: Celtics, Neemias Queta, Pistons, Javonte Green, Sixers

The Celtics are keeping one of their emerging big men in Boston for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Boston has agreed to a four-year, $56 million extension with center Neemias Queta.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Jaylen Brown’s Perceived Value Around The NBA Led To Surprising Trade

A Jaylen Brown trade had been widely expected ever since the Celtics included him as part of their offer in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes that they ultimately lost to Miami.

Neemias Queta News / Field Level Media / July 3

Report: Celtics' Neemias Queta agrees to 4-year, $56M extension

The Boston Celtics are picking up their team option on Neemias Queta for next season and will sign the 7-foot center to a fully guaranteed four-year, $56 million contract extension.

Neemias Queta News / Yardbarker / July 3

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

In the aftermath of one of the most scrutinized trades in NBA history, the Boston Celtics made another move.

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

Jaylen Brown questions Celtics GM Brad Stevens in first stream after trade

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

Boston Celtics News / EasySportz / July 2

Brad Stevens and Boston Bet Big on This NBA Sniper

The Boston Celtics Are Betting Big on Payton Pritchard The Boston Celtics are making one of the biggest bets of the offseason by handing the keys to Payton Pritchard following the blockbuster trade that sends Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / July 3

Celtics believe they already have Jaylen Brown's replacement

As unimpressed as Celtics fans might be right now, general manager Brad Stevens believes they already have another star in the building.

Jaylen Brown makes first public statement after Celtics trade to 76ers

Kendrick Perkins bashes Celtics, makes bold claim about new-look 76ers

How Jaylen Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

Details on the 2028 pick involved in Celtics/Sixers blockbuster trade

Jaylen Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

One detail made Giannis Antetokounmpo reject the Celtics at the last minute

It's still too early to tell how things will go down, but for now, there are valid reasons to believe the Celtics dropped the ball with their latest decisions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with former All-Star teammate in Miami

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp with Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics rejected offers for Jayson Tatum before dealing Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown's big shots at Joel Embiid resurface after 76ers trade

Important piece of Knicks championship joining Eastern Conference rival

Celtics botch Jaylen Brown trade with catastrophic 76ers deal

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

Mitchell Robinson cashes in after playoff success by signing with new team

The New York Knicks built their championship roster to counter the Boston Celtics. Now that they've won a title, the Knicks' Atlantic Division rivals are poaching one of their most valuable reserves.

Pistons make free-agent splash amid Jalen Duren uncertainty

Magic reunite with their former longtime center after years apart

Lakers nearly complete roster with addition of three more players

Did LeBron James make calculated move to help Bronny James?

LeBron prepared to make a notable financial decision

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1