Gio Rivera
@giojrivera
Reporter for SB Nation’s CelticsBlog. #abolishICE Past: NESN, FanSided, Overtime. SSU Alum. Read:
Jaylen Brown + LeBron James. Celtics-Sixers just got a whole lot more interesting, and Philadelphia has a golden opportunity to stick it to Boston (and Brad Stevens).
Hearing this conversation for the next five-plus years is going to be even more insufferable than the whole "break up the Jays" discourse. Just watch.
Kevin Garnett says the Jaylen Brown-Sixers trade left him "questioning" Brad Stevens, adding he wanted JB "to retire a Celtic," on KG Certified:
Luke Kornet put together his own pitch to LeBron James to join the Spurs this offseason. Here it is:
Mitchell Robinson is already engaging with Celtics fans online. "That's cool still sent that ass home remember that," Robinson commented on the team's official Instagram account in response to a troll.
Painful reminder for the dozens of Celtics fans going in and out of North Station:
Jayson Tatum: “9 years! Forever grateful for all that we accomplished, for pushing me to be a better player. From first round exits to winning a chip together. Nothing but love and respect for you you as a player and a person.“
Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, said the Jaylen Brown trade would leave Red Auerbach “nauseated,” calling JB a player “too hard to come by.”
Jaylen Brown admitted it'll be a challenge transitioning from Boston to Philadelphia: "For the last 10 years, I’ve been programmed to hate Philadelphia."
Jaylen Brown intends to remain committed to his community initiatives throughout Boston: "I still got obligations here."
It's also worth noting that back when the Grousbeck family was in the process of considering bids to purchase the Celtics, Stephen Pagliuca (an initial investor in the 2002 purchase alongside Wyc) was willing to take the franchise "at a record price."
From Jaylen Brown: “I’m big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in.”
Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, says he finds the Jaylen Brown situation "disturbing" and "uncomfortable," calling the Celtics out:
Celtics scout Isaiah Thomas called in the pick, next to Brad Stevens in Boston's draft room:
Isaiah Thomas with 2026 Celtics first-round draft selection Chris Cenac Jr. at Boston's practice facility on Wednesday: "Excited for the young killa!!! Let’s getit 🏁"
With one week until the 2026 NBA Draft, the Celtics are exploring options to move up from the No. 27 pick in the first round, according to Jake Fischer.
Jaylen Brown, on stream, said he feels "confident" regardless of "where the chips fall" this offseason:
Per The Athletic’s Sam Amick: “If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat’s pursuit.”
Yeah, I'd say Adam Silver has overstayed his welcome as NBA commissioner because this is comically disrespectful to your league's players.
Luke Kornet before Game 3, per CLNS: "Whether we were 62-20 or 20-62, I don't think that changes the piece about the conviction that I felt in choosing (the Spurs, leaving the Celtics). I didn't know what it was going to look like. I was open to it going well, it going poorly."