After coming up short of reaching the NBA Finals this season, the Boston Celtics have a big decision to make regarding one of their All-Stars. Since he was named All-NBA, Jaylen Brown is in line for a massive supermax extension.
If Boston decides to offer the max amount, Brown’s contract would come in at around $290 million over the next five years. That is a massive price tag for one player, especially with the new CBA getting ready to begin. Ahead of such an important decision, some have already discussed the idea of the Celtics trading Brown instead of offering that deal.
As an All-Star player in the prime of his career, Brown would garner a lot of interest around the league if he were made available. Recent betting odds have the Atlanta Hawks as the favorites to land him. However, the Milwaukee Bucks are not far behind them.
Similar to the Celtics, the Bucks are a team looking to compete for titles in the Eastern Conference. They might also be down an All-Star, depending on what Khris Middleton decides to do this summer. Right now, he has a $40 million player option for next season.
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If Middleton has intentions of leaving, Milwaukee should certainly set its sights on Brown. From a fit perspective, he could fit seamlessly alongside their other two All-Stars.
Pairing Brown with Jrue Holiday in the backcourt would give Milwaukee arguably the top defensive backcourt in the league. Playing alongside such a capable playmaker would also take pressure off him to facilitate as well.
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Offensively, Brown can slide into a similar role that he has for the Celtics now. He would be a strong second option that can create on the perimeter to clear out space for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
If the Bucks were able to pivot from Middleton to Brown this summer it would put them in the mix to contend next season and for years to come.
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