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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.

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'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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 3

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.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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

Boston Celtics News / The Spun / July 3

Jaylen Brown Had Perfect Response To Colin Cowherd's 'Insane' Insult

Jaylen Brown isn't fazed by the recent jab Colin Cowherd took at him, that's for sure. The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world on Wednesday by trading Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Celtics sign Neemias Queta to $56 million extension after Jaylen Brown trade

After a breakout campaign, Neemias Queta was rewarded by the Boston Celtics with a multi-year extension on Friday, locking up the much-improved center for the foreseeable future.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Neemias Queta News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Celtics, Neemias Queta Agree To Four-Year Extension

After exercising his $2.67MM team option for the 2026/27 season earlier this week, the Celtics have reached an agreement with Neemias Queta on a longer-term deal.

Jaylen Brown News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Jaylen Brown Discusses Boston Exit, Trade To Sixers

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens won’t be able to speak publicly about his stunning decision to send Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and a handful of draft assets until after the trade becomes official, which can happen as soon as Monday.

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Jaylen Brown News / Fadeaway World / July 3

Sixers Owner Stunned By How They Landed Jaylen Brown For A Cheap Package

The Philadelphia 76ers‘ ownership could not believe their luck when they landed Jaylen Brown in a package that many around the league think was pennies on the dollar.

Jayson Tatum News / AirJordanChronicles / July 3

Watch: Chris Paul and Jayson Tatum Lead Competitive Runs at Elite Camp

The offseason might be quite for most of the NBA stars, but in Las Vegas two familiar names of the sport showed why they are headline material. Boston Celtic forward Jayson Tatum, fresh off a playoff run cut short due to a calf injury, and retired NBA legend Chris Paul teamed up to put on a show at their elite camp.

NBA News / HITC / July 3

Jalen Brunson’s emergence might be why Celtics traded Jaylen Brown and bet on his replacement

The Boston Celtics are betting on Payton Pritchard taking the kind of leap Jalen Brunson made to help them remain competitive after trading Jaylen Brown.

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo 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

Boston Celtics News / Trade Talk Sports / July 3

Teams Also Called the Celtics About Jayson Tatum’s Availability

Jaylen Brown is no longer a Boston Celtic, and we’re starting to learn more about why the superstar wing was dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers for such an underwhelming return.

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

Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker / July 1