Boston Celtics Receive: G Jamal Murray, F Michael Porter Jr., 2029 First-Round Pick (DEN), 2030 First-Round Pick (Swap – DEN)
Denver Nuggets Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown, G Malcolm Brogdon
With that said, winning usually cures all. Usually.
We’re certain it would in Denver. If the Nuggets make a trip to the NBA Finals, they won’t be interested in a move like this one. They’ll opt for more minor roster adjustments instead.
With that said, the Celtics already made a Finals run during Brown’s tenure with the team. In fact, that was only last season.
Something deeper is brewing in Boston. It may be that Brown is mostly tired of hearing his name in trade rumors. On the other hand, recent comments suggest that he’s not fond of the city itself.
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Either way, we can’t be sure that any season outcome would keep Brown in Boston.
Would he be happier in Denver?