Jaylen Brown delivered a blunt three-word answer when asked if the Celtics made a mistake trading him to the 76ers, a response that speaks volumes about his feelings post-move. He didn’t just take a subtle shot at the Celtics over the Sixers trade, he laid it out there, leaving no doubt about his perspective on the team’s roster decision.
The Lingering Shadow of the Jaylen Brown Deal
The ripples from the Jaylen Brown trade are still hitting hard, and new Hall of Famer Doc Rivers isn’t holding back. Rivers broke his silence on the trade, and man, he had some thoughts. He even cited a crucial Tommy Heinsohn rule when discussing it, telling NESN about his initial reaction. Rivers believes a Celtics legend would have absolutely hated this trade, going so far as to say it “would’ve driven Tommy Heinsohn CRAZY” to see Jaylen go. That’s some serious historical weight for a current roster move. Meanwhile, a former Celtics guard is closing in on wild NBA history after a trade, though the specific player wasn’t named, and Rivers even thinks another unnamed former Celtics guard belongs in the Hall of Fame. It’s clear the ghosts of Celtics past are still weighing in on the present.
Schedule Release: Short Stick or Still a Contender?
The 2026-27 NBA schedule is out, and it seems the Celtics got the short end of the stick. But don’t count them out just yet! Oddsmakers are still liking their chances to win a different kind of trophy this season. Despite a tough schedule breakdown, some are predicting the Celtics will still rack up at least 50 wins. Brad Stevens’ cost-cutting moves should be more appreciated, especially if they lead to Banner 18, which is always the goal. And get this: Giannis Antetokounmpo already dropped a spicy Christmas Day quote aimed directly at the Celtics. Plus, Boston has a real chance to spoil major LeBron James history this season. We’re also hearing talk about how this schedule impacts Paul George moving forward, which adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.
With the 2026-27 NBA schedule now out there and the Jaylen Brown era officially closed, Boston has a lot to unpack. Can they hit those 50 wins despite the schedule? Will they actually spoil LeBron’s history? And what’s Giannis even talking about for Christmas Day? This season is setting up to be a wild one for Boston, and we’ll be watching every step.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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