Boston Celtics receive: G Anfernee Simons, G/F Shaedon Sharpe, 2025 First-Round Pick (POR), 2027 First-Round Pick (POR), 2029 First-Round Pick (POR)
Portland Trail Blazers receive: G/F Jaylen Brown
As a matter of fact, this situation has gone on for longer than many may have expected.
After all, in today’s NBA, star players are prone to leaving their teams as soon as they’re dissatisfied. By that standard, it’s a miracle that Lillard still resides in Portland.
Just look at Brown and the Celtics. This team reached the NBA Finals just last season. Yet, some have speculated that Brown could leave Boston this summer anyway. There are a number of reasons for that.
Brown will be in a contract year next season. That alone would not be a reason to move him.
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With that said recent comments about the city of Boston from Brown have some speculating that he’s unlikely to sign a long-term deal in Bean Town.
Would he be happier in Portland?