I was screaming it at the time, that Stevens should have traded Brown (and Tatum) last season. Last season was the Celtics chance at a quick rebuild.
The 2025 & 2026 draft classes were stacked. You trade Brown in 2025 for draft capital, the Celtics would then have a great shot at a high draft pick in 2026.
Multiple draft experts have stated the current talent pool in 2027 is one of the worst in decades & 2028 looks rather poor too. Tatum is turning 29 in October & White is 32 in a few days. If the Celtics cannot get an elite level talent in return for Brown, it is going to be another wasted season for the team & their careers.