Boston Celtics could consider major roster changes this offseason after collapsing against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs despite leading the series 3-1. While Jayson Tatum remains untouchable, league sources say Brad Stevens is expected to evaluate potential trades involving Jaylen Brown.
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens could face one of the biggest decisions of the NBA offseason after the team’s shocking playoff collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
MIN: 34.51
PTS: 28.44 (55.56%)
REB: 6.82
AS: 4.96
ST: 1
BL: 0.44
TO: 3.64
GM: 78
After leading the series 3-1, Boston lost three games on its home floor and was eliminated in the first round, bringing back major questions about the future of the Celtics roster and the long-term fit between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
According to sources around the league, per Brett Siegel, Stevens is expected to evaluate the market for possible upgrades involving Brown this summer.
Rival front offices are already preparing for the possibility that Boston could consider significant roster changes after another disappointing postseason exit.
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The Celtics are not expected to entertain any scenarios involving Tatum, who remains the clear face of the franchise. After returning earlier than expected from his Achilles injury, Tatum quickly reestablished himself as Boston’s leader and untouchable centerpiece.
Brown is coming off arguably the best season of his NBA career and is projected to earn All-NBA First or Second Team honors. Even with his strong production, the Celtics’ playoff collapse has intensified league-wide speculation that changes could be coming.
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