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The Boston Celtics were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and could be looking to make major changes to their roster.
Celtics insider Brian Robb suggested that it would be understandable for the Celtics to want to see what Jaylen Brown’s trade market looks like following the best season since signing a supermax. He is extension eligible again this summer, and could fetch a haul. Robb proposed this trade with the Atlanta Hawks that would net the Celtics three players and a top-ten pick:
- Celtics receive: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu, Corey Kispert and No. 8 overall pick
- Hawks receive: Jaylen Brown
Robb noted that the Hawks have reportedly shown interest in Brown over the past few seasons. He is from just outside of Atlanta, going to high school in Marietta, GA, and would be a great fit for the Hawks. Robb noted that the Celtics could use some of these assets in a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
“Subbing in Dyson Daniels would work here as well for one of these guys but that might be a bridge too far from the Hawks’ perspective,” wrote Robb on Wednesday. “The Celtics would be getting cost-controlled starters here and a valuable trade chip. The Hawks get a No. 1 scoring option to pair with Johnson. Boston could try to turn around and flip some/all of these assets in a deal for Antetokounmpo.”
This trade would keep the Hawks competitive and get them a true No. 1 option. They need a guard who can score consistently after trading away Trae Young and Brown could be that guy.
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