Celtics Talk

Chris Forsberg welcomes in Sports Illustrated’s Tom Haberstroh to discuss the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. Why this deal? Was the return enough? Tom makes the case for the Celtics roster playing better in games without Brown last season and breaks down why Payton Pritchard stands to benefit the most from Brown’s departure.

 

00:00 - Tom shares his initial reaction to the trade

05:30 - Was it the right time to break up The Jays?

10:30 - Is the roster better without Brown?

15:30 - Does Pritchard benefit the most?

18:30 - Did the cap and draft lottery influence the deal?

21:00 - What are the plans for Paul George?

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Well, it happened… in a shocking move, the Celtics are reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles try to make sense of the deal, what it means for Boston going forward, and react to the other moves the Celtics have made so far in free agency.

 

00:00- Instant reaction to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown… what just happened?!

5:10- Was it a mistake not to go all-in trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

8:10- Why make this trade now? Was this really the best the Celtics could get for Jaylen Brown?

13:30- What do you expect from Paul George on this team? Is Boston still a serious contender in the East now?

19:50- Reflecting on Jaylen’s special connection to the Boston community and Celtics fans

25:40- The guys react to the Celtics adding Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency

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Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles and Kevin O'Connor break down the latest on Jaylen Brown and why the rest of the league may be undervaluing the Celtics star. They discuss why Boston's decision to stand firm on a high asking price carries a risk, whether Brown could ultimately remain with the Celtics and what it all means for the team's future. Plus, they dive into the latest moves around the league, including LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto.

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Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive’s Brian Robb to make sense of the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors and break down other potential moves for the Celtics in free agency.

 

0:00- Where do we stand with a potential Jaylen Brown trade?

7:45- Brian shares which reported trade packages for Jaylen intrigue him

13:35- Are you surprised we haven’t heard from Jayson Tatum?

18:00- How much does the Celtics’ long-term salary cap restrictions play into the team’s thinking?

21:45- Obligatory Rob Williams talk!

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Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their instant reactions to the Celtics' second-round selection of Dillon Mitchell. Why does he fit the mold of a Brad Stevens pick and what could he bring to Boston's roster? Plus, they break down Brad's comments on Jaylen Brown's future and discuss whether the Celtics and Brown can repair their relationship moving forward.

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