Jayson Tatum will continue to lead the Celtics after the team decided to trade Jaylen Brown. The Celtics received calls on Jayson Tatum over the last couple weeks but shut those down completely.
What happened?
The Celtics turned away trade inquiries on Tatum before agreeing to a deal that will send Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and a series of draft assets.
The Celtics had made the determination that moving forward, they can no longer win a championship with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, according to Charania.
Why it matters for Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum's future with the Celtics was uncertain, but the team's decision to keep him suggests they believe he is a key part of their championship hopes.
The Celtics included Brown in a trade offer to Brooklyn in 2022 for Kevin Durant before bringing him back and eventually winning a title two years later.
What comes next?
The Celtics will now look to integrate Paul George into their lineup, while the 76ers will try to build around Jaylen Brown.
The trade has significant implications for the NBA, with the Celtics and 76ers both looking to make deep playoff runs.
The Celtics were initially seeking packages that included four or five first-round picks in return for Brown, but with no team willing to be that aggressive, the asking price continued to drop.
Charania said the Celtics had such a high bar on a deal, they were thinking, 'If you're gonna trade us Paul George we need four first, five firsts, we need a player like a VJ Edgecombe.'
The 76ers were able to take advantage of the underwhelming options the Celtics found on the market, using a pair of first-round picks and two second-rounders to land Brown.
The trade is a significant shake-up in the NBA, with Jayson Tatum remaining a key part of the Celtics' plans.
The Celtics' decision to trade Brown suggests they are looking to build around Jayson Tatum, who will now be the clear leader of the team.
The trade has been finalized, with Brown heading to the 76ers and George joining the Celtics.
The Celtics will now look to make a deep playoff run, with Jayson Tatum leading the way.
The 76ers, meanwhile, will try to build around Brown, who is still just 29 years old and coming off arguably his best NBA season.
The trade is a significant move in the NBA, with Jayson Tatum remaining a key part of the Celtics' plans.
The Celtics' decision to keep Jayson Tatum suggests they believe he is a key part of their championship hopes.
The trade has significant implications for the NBA, with the Celtics and 76ers both looking to make deep playoff runs.
The Celtics will now look to integrate Paul George into their lineup, while the 76ers will try to build around Jaylen Brown.
The trade is a significant shake-up in the NBA, with Jayson Tatum remaining a key part of the Celtics' plans