Jaylen Brown Makes Announcement After Celtics' Loss to Knicks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated May 22, 2025 1:45 PM ET

The Boston Celtics' 2024-25 regular season concluded with a 61-21 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. However, their playoff run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the New York Knicks in six games. Despite the early exit, Jaylen Brown had a fairly impressive series, particularly in the absence of Jayson Tatum, who was sidelined after sustaining an injury in Game 4.

Brown's performance was noteworthy as he played through a partially torn right meniscus, a condition he managed during the latter part of the regular season and throughout the playoffs. His resilience was evident as he helped the Celtics push the series to six games against the Knicks.

Following a disappointing end to the season, trade rumors have surfaced regarding potential roster changes for the Celtics. Reports suggest that the team might consider significant moves, with Brown's name appearing in speculative trade discussions. Analysts have highlighted the substantial trade value of both Brown and teammate Derrick White, indicating that the Celtics could explore options to reshape their roster.

In the midst of these uncertainties, Jaylen Brown announced the release date of his latest sneakers via his official Instagram page:

"The 'White Noise' colorway of Jaylen Brown's 741 Performance Rover is set to drop online on May 24," he wrote in a post with BR Kicks. "Y'all copping?"

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This release marks a continuation of Brown's venture into athlete-led entrepreneurship. The "White Noise" 741 Performance Rover features a futuristic design with a mesh construction in all-white, iridescent accents, and a semi-translucent blue outsole.

Regarding his contract, Brown signed a five-year, $304 million supermax extension with the Celtics in July 2023, making it the richest deal in NBA history at the time. Given this commitment, any potential trade would require careful consideration from both the Celtics and interested teams.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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