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Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm explain the Jaylen Brown trade: 'Optionality' is key Jul 07, 2026

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Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm have spoken. Chris Forsberg is joined by Tom E. Curran to break down the Celtics' press conference addressing the controversial Jaylen Brown trade. They discuss their reactions to hearing from Stevens and Chisholm, analyze Brad's explanation for the move, and examine what it all could mean for Jayson Tatum and the Celtics moving forward.

00:00 - How are you feeling after hearing Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm?

18:00 - Why was there a disconnect between Jaylen Brown and Brad Stevens about the trade conversations?

23:00 - Bill Chisholm says the Celtics' moves are not being driven by money

32:00 - How are you feeling if you're Jayson Tatum?

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Why Payton Pritchard may be the 'BIGGEST BENEFICIARY' of Jaylen Brown trade Jul 02, 2026

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Chris Forsberg welcomes in Sports Illustrated’s Tom Haberstroh to discuss the shocking trade of Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. Why this deal? Was the return enough? Tom makes the case for the Celtics roster playing better in games without Brown last season and breaks down why Payton Pritchard stands to benefit the most from Brown’s departure.

00:00 - Tom shares his initial reaction to the trade

05:30 - Was it the right time to break up The Jays?

10:30 - Is the roster better without Brown?

15:30 - Does Pritchard benefit the most?

18:30 - Did the cap and draft lottery influence the deal?

21:00 - What are the plans for Paul George?

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EMERGENCY POD: Trying to make sense of the SHOCKING Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers Jul 02, 2026

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Well, it happened… in a shocking move, the Celtics are reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles try to make sense of the deal, what it means for Boston going forward, and react to the other moves the Celtics have made so far in free agency.

00:00- Instant reaction to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown… what just happened?!

5:10- Was it a mistake not to go all-in trying to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

8:10- Why make this trade now? Was this really the best the Celtics could get for Jaylen Brown?

13:30- What do you expect from Paul George on this team? Is Boston still a serious contender in the East now?

19:50- Reflecting on Jaylen’s special connection to the Boston community and Celtics fans

25:40- The guys react to the Celtics adding Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency

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Deep diving the RISKS of the Celtics standing firm on Jaylen Brown's price Jul 01, 2026

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Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles and Kevin O'Connor break down the latest on Jaylen Brown and why the rest of the league may be undervaluing the Celtics star. They discuss why Boston's decision to stand firm on a high asking price carries a risk, whether Brown could ultimately remain with the Celtics and what it all means for the team's future. Plus, they dive into the latest moves around the league, including LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto.

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Deep-diving the latest JAYLEN BROWN TRADE RUMORS ahead of the start of free agency Jun 29, 2026

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Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive’s Brian Robb to make sense of the latest Jaylen Brown trade rumors and break down other potential moves for the Celtics in free agency.

0:00- Where do we stand with a potential Jaylen Brown trade?

7:45- Brian shares which reported trade packages for Jaylen intrigue him

13:35- Are you surprised we haven’t heard from Jayson Tatum?

18:00- How much does the Celtics’ long-term salary cap restrictions play into the team’s thinking?

21:45- Obligatory Rob Williams talk!

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Jaylen Brown questions loom as Celtics draft Dillon Mitchell Jun 25, 2026

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Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles share their instant reactions to the Celtics' second-round selection of Dillon Mitchell. Why does he fit the mold of a Brad Stevens pick and what could he bring to Boston's roster? Plus, they break down Brad's comments on Jaylen Brown's future and discuss whether the Celtics and Brown can repair their relationship moving forward.

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Brad Stevens addresses Jaylen Brown’s future as Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. Jun 24, 2026

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NBA Draft Night 1 is officially in the books. Our Celtics crew reacts to Brad Stevens’ comments on Jaylen Brown’s future, breaks down Boston selecting Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 overall pick and discusses potential targets if the Celtics explore a Jaylen Brown trade.

00:00 - Brad Stevens onJaylen Brown's future with the Celtics

9:00 - Chris Mannix shares intel on potential Jaylen Brown trade

15:30 - Are the Celtics better off keeping the Jays together?

25:00 - Celtics select Chris Cenac Jr. with 27th overall pick

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How the Celtics Can Nail Picks No. 27 and No. 40 | 2026 NBA Draft Jun 16, 2026

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Chris Forsberg, Kevin O’Connor, and Isaac Trotter break down which prospects make the most sense for the Boston Celtics in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the draft just days away, how can Brad Stevens and the front office address the team's biggest depth needs using the No. 27 and No. 40 picks?

00:00 2026 NBA Draft preview

01:25 Which big man in the draft fits the Celtics?

09:05 Non-Big options for the Celtics

13:05 Celtics should consider trading up for ______

19:55 Finding this year’s Hugo Gonzalez

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Could a Joe Mazzulla offense UNLOCK the best version of Giannis Antetokounmpo? Jun 16, 2026

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Kevin O'Connor sits down with Chris Forsberg to talk Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Will the Celtics make a deal before draft day? Who is most likely to be included in a deal, and have the Celtics already damaged the relationship with Jaylen Brown? 00:00 - Breaking down the trade rumors

5:00 - Giannis is a bona fide superstar

10:00 - Would Jaylen Brown be included in a trade?

15:00 - What does the Celtics roster look like with Giannis?

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Do the Celtics need to change their 3-point approach? Jun 11, 2026

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Are the Celtics too obsessed with the three? When the shots are falling, Joe Mazzulla's high-volume math strategy looks brilliant—but a bad shooting night can completely derail the offense.

In this episode, we hear from Chris Forsberg, Tom Giles, Brad Stevens, Brian Scalabrine, Kevin O’Connor, and Chris Mannix

00:00 Have the Celtics relied too heavily on 3-point shooting?

07:50 Celtics looking for more balance on offense

12:50 Will Derrick White have a bounce back season?

18:35 Celtics can still shoot 3's but need to create better looks

22:00 Bolstering the Celtics’ depth

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