Rumour: Teams Monitoring Brown’s Situation With C’s

[Ed Monix]

Via Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer:

To be clear, Boston’s front office has yet to entertain the notion of splitting up Brown and Jayson Tatum during early calls with rival teams. “Talking to Boston, those are the only two untouchables,” said one assistant general manager.

While the Celtics appear committed to building around Brown and Tatum, speculation about Brown’s availability has notably increased around the league. It is an ongoing topic of conversation among sources familiar with both players. Moving Brown would appear highly unlikely until after this season and seems more plausible ahead of 2022-23. But as long as Boston floats on the periphery of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, league personnel will monitor Brown’s status and if the Celtics inch closer toward pivoting in a new direction. 

“I think they’re starting to get to a place where they don’t think he and Jayson Tatum can coexist,” said another assistant general manager.

“I think there's pretty widespread belief that they don’t work together,” one general manager told B/R. “But unless ownership adds pressure on [Boston GM Brad Stevens], I don’t see them doing anything.”

Boston has seemed to value Marcus Smart and Robert Williams III in a second tier behind Brown and Tatum, but the two veterans stand as the most accomplished Boston players rival executives believe are available for trade this season. Dennis Schroder, who has produced both as a starter and Celtics reserve, is another strong trade candidate. His upcoming free agency next summer is shaping into a more lucrative stint on the open market than this past August, which could price him out of Boston’s roster construction.

[wdleehi]

I posted this in the Hield Fox trade idea after this same comment was posted.



So other teams want Brown and are putting out rumors and that the Celtics will have to trade him because "we don't think they fit together"

[Roy H.]

So…. Brown is “untouchable” and rival GMs are hoping that changes?

[nickagneta]

I posted this in the Hield Fox trade idea after this same comment was posted.



So other teams want Brown and are putting out rumors and that the Celtics will have to trade him because "we don't think they fit together"

This^^^^

"I think they(Boston's front office) think...."

Pure garbage put out there by other teams probably getting hung up on by Brad because they are looking to trade for Jaylen.

[todd_days_41]

It's not exactly a rumor. It's just click bait from Bleacher Report on Dec. 15th eve on the back of details we all already know. In fairness to BR, though, the article title doesn't even mention Brown or the Celtics.

[BruceBanner18]

If you take off the green glasses nothing quoted is surprising or controversial. It actually seems pretty spot on

[todd_days_41]

If you take off the green glasses nothing quoted is surprising or controversial. It actually seems pretty spot on

100%.

[wdleehi]

If you take off the green glasses nothing quoted is surprising or controversial. It actually seems pretty spot on

Yes.   

“Talking to Boston, those are the only two untouchables,”

Spot on.

[BruceBanner18]

If you take off the green glasses nothing quoted is surprising or controversial. It actually seems pretty spot on

Yes.   

“Talking to Boston, those are the only two untouchables,”

“I think they’re starting to get to a place where they don’t think he and Jayson Tatum can coexist,” said another assistant general manager.

“I think there's pretty widespread belief that they don’t work together,” one general manager told B/R. “But unless ownership adds pressure on [Boston GM Brad Stevens], I don’t see them doing anything.”

Spot on.

👓

[mr. dee]

Of course they will. It's the same as Brad and Danny doing their job scouting other teams for a potential trade partner.

[W8ting2McHale]

Of course they will. It's the same as Brad and Danny doing their job scouting other teams for a potential trade partner.

Exactly. It’s no different than Brad:

Monitoring the Sabonis situation.
Monitoring the Simmons situation.
Monitoring the KAT situation.
Monitoring the Lillard situation.

Just so long as “Talking to Boston, those are the only two untouchables,” remains true.

[KG Living Legend]

 Brown is absolutely touchable.  Buy in order to touch him.  We'd have to touch some serious talent.