The Boston Celtics wrapped up the 2024-25 regular season with a 61-21 record, clinching their 35th division title and the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston set a new franchise record with 33 road victories and finished with one of the league’s most efficient offenses, ranking second in offensive rating at 119.5 points per 100 possessions and fourth in defensive rating at 110.1.
However, their postseason run fell short in the conference semifinals, where they were upset by the New York Knicks in six games, a result that has reshaped offseason conversations in Boston.
As rumors swirl, the Celtics posted on X on Monday to draw attention to guard Jaylen Brown, a post that has since garnered thousands of reactions from fans online.
One fan commented, "What’s with this? are we supposed to be preparing ourselves for a trade????"
"Trade soon ð," replied another user.
"You guys are really worrying me....," said another fan.
One other commenter responded, "Yeah hes gone yall ðð."
"Please stop posting about him you’re giving me heart palpitations, DO NOT TRADE JAYLEN," said another user.
"Why are y’all so dramatic? It’s just them showing respect to 1/2 of our franchise players chill out he ain’t going anywhere," one other fan replied.
Apr 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with guard Jaylen Brown (7) from the sideline as they take on the Orlando Magic during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with guard Jaylen Brown (7) from the sideline.
Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
While no deals have been finalized, it is widely speculated that the Celtics are considering trading Brown, with posts like these only adding fuel to the fire.
Given Boston’s tight payroll (with Tatum rehabbing on a hefty max deal) and the need to balance the books (and roster depth), the team has reportedly considered a trade for "everybody but Tatum."