Celtics Trade Rumors: Boston fielding calls for Jaylen Brown after saving $180,000,000 in tax penalties

Amid the Boston Celtics' major shakeup to save money in tax penalties, Jaylen Brown's name has floated around as a possible trade candidate. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Celtics are taking calls about the former NBA Finals MVP.

Boston's preference is reportedly to keep Brown, but if a team matches the Celtics' sky-high asking price, things could change.

Here's what Charania said on Tuesday on SportsCenter:

“The Celtics are getting offers, calls on both Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Their preference has been to keep both players. They are listening, but will a team get there?”

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Brown is under contract for four years after signing a $285,393,640 max extension in the 2023 offseason. The All-Star forward has turned into one of the best two-way players and leaders in the league. Brown won the Finals MVP over Jayson Tatum a year ago and could be viewed as a centerpiece on a contender because of his stacked resume.

If they move on from Brown's $53,142,264 contract next season, the Celtics will save a lot more in tax penalties than the $180,000,000 they did by trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks and Jrue Holiday to the Trail Blazers.

Celtics eyeing lottery pick in draft amid Jaylen Brown trade rumors

The Boston Celtics are eyeing big moves ahead of the NBA draft. According to insider Steve Bulpett, the Celtics want to get in the lottery on Wednesday. They have the 28th pick in the first round and 32nd in the second. Their realistic trade asset is Sam Hauser.

Howevr, it's unlikely that these assets get the Celtics closer to the lottery.

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Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are two players who might get them there. All the Celtics may require is a team hoping to improve right away and that has lottery picks available. The Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns round out the top 10.

Any of these could be enticed by the idea of adding Brown or White, opening the door for the Celtics to enter the lottery.

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