Boston has ended the Jaylen Brown era by sending the Finals MVP to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks in one of the biggest trades of the offseason.
Boston converts rookie guard Max Shulga from a two-way deal to a two-year standard NBA contract, giving the young player a permanent roster spot.
The Boston Celtics will hold a press conference featuring owner Bill Chisholm and president Brad Stevens after finalizing the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
After a 1-3 start sparked questions about a championship hangover, the Boston Celtics have reasserted their trademark defense and balance to quiet early doubts.
Boston continued to defy expectations without Jayson Tatum, beating Indiana behind Jaylen Brown’s leadership while Joe Mazzulla quietly added another milestone to his young coaching résumé.
Boston’s rise to second in the East without Jayson Tatum, combined with encouraging workout footage, has fueled optimism about a potential late-season return for the injured superstar.