Celtics president Brad Stevens faced backlash after trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, citing the need for “optionality” due to salary cap constraints. Despite Brown’s recent MVP-caliber performance, Stevens emphasized the difficulty of managing a roster with high salaries for both Brown and Jayson Tatum. He denied any issues with Brown’s attitude and praised his contributions, while owner Bill Chisholm stated the decisions were solely basketball-related, not financial. The Celtics aim to reconfigure their roster while maintaining competitiveness.
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