Jaylen Brown Hints at Leaving Celtics in the Future to Join Hometown Team

While he’s not from Atlanta specifically, Brown was born in raised in Georgia as a Hawks fan, so he kept the door open for a return to his birthplace.

He didn’t openly confirm that he wanted to play there, but a player under contract typically doesn’t float the idea of leaving his team, especially one just a year removed from winning the finals.

Brown has been at the center of Celtics discussions for years, with fans and media pundits discussing his fit with teammate Jayson Tatum.

Over the last few years, people have also begun pitting the two against each other, feverishly debating which of the two is the better player.

They’ve constantly expressed their love and respect for each other, as well as their willingness to play together, but constantly hearing the arguments can become tiresome. If Brown did ever make a move from Boston, that could be a key reason why.

Celtics’ Outlook for 2025-26

The Celtics are set to embark on their first ever journey without Tatum, who will likely miss the entire season with a torn Achilles that he suffered in the 2025 playoffs.

Brown has the potential to answer a lot of questions about his own game and ability to lead a team this season, which could either drive him away or bring him closer to Tatum than ever before.

Boston has already had to trade away several key pieces to last year’s championship run because of salary cap constraints.

These comments don’t necessarily mean a trade is on the horizon, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on as the state of the Celtics has never been so volatile.