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Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics

Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics. Or even if it is, Gordon Hayward doesn’t think Stevens overdoes it.

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Did The Jaylen Brown Trade Actually Hurt The Celtics? Here’s What The Numbers Say

The Jaylen Brown trade shocked the NBA world; it was truly unbelievable that the Boston Celtics traded their superstar forward to the division rival, the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / July 4

Much like the Big Three, the Jays era left fans grateful but craving more

If you’ve followed the Celtics closely over some portion of the last 40 years, there’s a strong chance a specific series sticks in your mind as the one that slipped away.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

NBA News / HITC / July 4

How Jayson Tatum bid farewell to Jaylen Brown after shock Philadelphia 76ers trade

The Boston Celtics hit the jackpot after drafting Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in back-to-back NBA Drafts. Both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum slowly grew into leaders and stars for the Boston Celtics over the last nine seasons.

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 / Hoops Wire / July 4

Bob Cousy: Jaylen Brown trade could set Celtics back ‘considerably’

The shock over the Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown has reached one of the biggest names in franchise history. Hall of Famer Bob Cousy admitted he was caught off guard by Boston’s blockbuster deal that sent Brown to the rival 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.

Jaylen Brown News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Report reveals East team’s Jaylen Brown trade offer that Celtics rejected

The Boston Celtics reportedly turned down a Jaylen Brown bid from at least one other Eastern Conference playoff hopeful. The Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft compensation — a deal that left many fans and media members confused.

Jaylen Brown News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

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.

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.

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

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

Celtics believe they already have Brown's replacement

Celtics undergoing confusing revamp

How Brown will help 76ers fix their most glaring issue

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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

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.

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 / 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