NBA Insider Reveals Celtics Had Jaylen Brown Discussions With Timberwolves Before LaMelo Ball Trade
While they ultimately sent Brown to Philadelphia, the Celtics reportedly had a high asking price in trade talks with Minnesota.
According to NBA insider Jon Krawczynski, the Boston Celtics held discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves regarding acquiring Jaylen Brown before their blockbuster trade for LaMelo Ball. The Celtics reportedly wanted Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid from the Timberwolves, but the price tag for such a deal was considered too high. The Athletic's Krawczynski shared these insights on the Celtics Daily podcast.
While the Wolves may have been happier with their trade for LaMelo Ball, it's possible that a different arrangement could have come together if the Wolves' deal fell through. In this hypothetical scenario, the Celtics would have traded Brown for Reid and Gobert, but Boston ultimately acquired Paul George instead.
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