One NBA writer is proposing that the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks make a blockbuster trade this summer centered around Jaylen Brown.
Michael Saenz of Fansided proposed that the Knicks send RJ Barrett, Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart and two draft picks to the Celtics for Brown.
“If there is an all-out bidding war for Jaylen Brown this offseason, the New York Knicks have to be considered one of the favorites – assuming the Boston Celtics wouldn’t mind trading him in-conference,” Saenz wrote. “New York arguably has the best and most trade assets heading into the offseason, headlined by numerous trade-eligible future first-round picks and a plethora of young players that would be appealing to opposing teams on the open market.
“In this hypothetical deal, the Knicks would essentially be leaning on the long-term potential of a Jalen Brunson-Jaylen Brown combination. In this godfather offer, the Knicks would send RJ Barrett (a rising two-way star), Quentin Grimes (another young two-way promising player), Josh Hart (via sign and trade), and two future first-round picks.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Updates
Brown is eligible to sign a designated veteran extension with the Celtics this summer. The star swingman averaged 26.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season for Boston. Brown has one year left on his contract. He will make $28.5 million next season and hit unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2024 if the Celtics don’t sign him to an extension.
“The Celtics would get three players that would be able to contribute to the team in a meaningful way right away and two future picks that they could use to get another difference-maker on the open market,” Saenz wrote. “The Knicks would have two stars as their foundational pieces and still have room and assets to find a third start to complete the build.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics & New York Knicks Updates
The Celtics lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals in seven games, while the Knicks lost to the Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in six games.
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