NBA 2026-27 offseason trades, signings & rumors

[Jiri Welsch]

Do folks expect the Celtics to make a move early in the free agency period, or is the potential Brown trade a bottle heck that prevents other moves?

[Celtics2021]

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The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN.

Wow, talk about selling off a recent late lotto pick on the cheap. I wish Brad had of acquired him. I love his defense. He is a jump-shot away from being one of the great glue guy guards in the league. Well worth taking a shot on.

And Atlanta? ... they just drafted Kingston Flemings and have CJ McCollum. And NAW. D Carter won't even play there. He might have played here. Dang it!

Also a Devin Carter fan, but at the same time he is entering year 3 and has not shown nearly enough for his $7.4 million option for 2027 that the Hawks will have to decide upon by the start of the season.  Someone I was interested in if we had the salary space, but much more important to keep until JB is sorted out or we have signed a big in free agency.

[Who]

Do folks expect the Celtics to make a move early in the free agency period, or is the potential Brown trade a bottle heck that prevents other moves?

They need to get this sorted before free agency opens. They will miss out on a huge number of opportunities if they do not. Most big name FA options are gone within the first week. Often the first few days.

So I am expecting a conclusion within the next 24-48 hours. Either Jaylen goes or Jaylen stays. And we move forward with a plan for next season / for FA either way.

[celticinorlando]

Do folks expect the Celtics to make a move early in the free agency period, or is the potential Brown trade a bottle heck that prevents other moves?

That has been my question also. Do they approach FA like JB is going to be here? Do they wait on FA risking getting anyone?