Tag: Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown ‘100% supportive’ of Sixers adding LeBron James
If there were any questions about how Jaylen Brown felt about the Sixers adding another superstar, Shams Charania says there shouldn’t be.
Brown was “100%...
Warriors Rumors: Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, DeMar DeRozan
The Warriors didn't just pursue LeBron James this summer. They apparently explored major trades that might have helped convince him to come.
According to Brett...
Sources: LeBron James camp reached out to Knicks, New York wasn’t interested
LeBron James considered plenty of possibilities before signing with the 76ers.
Apparently, the reigning NBA champions weren't one of them. At least not from the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly didn’t push hard to recruit LeBron James
Everyone seemed to have a pitch for LeBron James. Giannis Antetokounmpo apparently wasn't one of them.
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Heat star...
LeBron James won’t need to be Superman with 76ers, and that’s the point
For most of LeBron James' career, joining his team meant accepting one basic reality.
Namely, everything revolved around LeBron. The ball. The offense. The expectations....
League executives surprised by LeBron James’ choice of 76ers
LeBron James surprised a whole lot of people by picking the 76ers. Apparently, that includes people who actually work in the NBA.
Several league executives...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Jaylen Brown, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers
Sixers
Even the Sixers' own players didn't see the Jaylen Brown trade coming.
According to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, rookie VJ Edgecombe initially feared...
Tim Hardaway: Active NBA players shouldn’t have podcasts
Tim Hardaway is a former outstanding NBA point guard, and he has a podcast. Nothing wrong with that.
But Hardaway isn't in favor of current...
Joe Mazzulla embracing Celtics’ new identity after Jaylen Brown trade
The Celtics know things will look different next season.
After trading longtime star Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers, Boston enters a new era built...
Players’ union chief wants NBA to rethink second apron: ‘We’re not fans’
The NBA's second apron has no shortage of critics these days. Now, the head of the players' union is joining the list.
Speaking Friday, NBPA...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, Expansion
Clippers
The Clippers' trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors still appears headed toward the finish line. It's just taking a little longer than expected.
According...
Celtics will need ball to bounce just right after trading Jaylen Brown
The Celtics have explained why they traded Jaylen Brown.
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated just isn’t convinced.
In a column published Monday, Mannix broke down Boston’s...
Celtics, Sixers officially complete Jaylen Brown trade
The Jaylen Brown era in Boston has officially come to an end.
The Celtics and 76ers finalized their blockbuster trade Monday after the NBA's offseason...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Celtics, depth chart, Jazz
Raptors
Kawhi Leonard's return has made the Raptors matter again.
That's essentially how Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun framed the blockbuster reunion, noting that Toronto...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Kelly Oubre Jr., Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Sixers
Pacers
The Pacers may not have landed the biggest name in free agency, but they believe Kelly Oubre Jr. fills one of their biggest needs.
Indiana...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Warriors, LeBron James, Cavs
Celtics
The Celtics better be right.
That was the general tone from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix after Boston traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul...
Gordon Hayward: Celtics’ Brad Stevens doesn’t overdo it with analytics
Celtics president Brad Stevens is taking plenty of flak for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, but it may not all be about analytics.
Or...
Bob Cousy: Jaylen Brown trade could set Celtics back ‘considerably’
The shock over the Celtics’ decision to trade Jaylen Brown has reached one of the biggest names in franchise history.
Hall of Famer Bob Cousy...
NBA Rumors: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Celtics
Kings
The Kings and veteran forward DeMar DeRozan appear headed toward a split.
According to multiple reports, DeRozan is hoping his situation is resolved soon, whether...
Celtics rejected offers for Jayson Tatum before dealing Jaylen Brown
The Celtics made one thing clear before agreeing to trade Jaylen Brown: Jayson Tatum wasn't going anywhere.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Boston received trade...
