May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

“In return, the Kings would send 16-year-veteran and six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to Boston, together with shooting guard Malik Monk. Forward Keegan Murray and guard Keon Ellis also head to the Celtics,” he wrote.

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are going to be an interesting team to watch next season. Can he lead the Celtics back to the postseason?

The Celtics ' X account announced that shooting guard Jaylen Brown successfully underwent surgery on his knee this past Wednesday. "Jaylen Brown today underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure," the Celtics said. "He is expected to participate in training camp without limitation."

Fresh off trading key pieces of their 2024 championship team in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, the rest of the NBA wants to see if the Celtics will move their Finals MVP, Jaylen Brown, along with complementary two-way wing Derrick White.

How close were those teams to prying one of Brown and White away? According to Celtics Vice President of Basketball Ops Mike Zarren, not very.

Trading Brown in particular would signal a real sea change for Boston as it stares down a 2025 season with superstar forward Jayson Tatum sidelined with an Achilles injury. The Celtics have already moved on from key veteran contributors like center/forward Kristaps Porziņģis and guard Jrue Holiday in recent days.

The Boston Celtics are in a transitional period following a disappointing end to their season. The 2024 NBA champs fell in round two of the NBA Playoffs to the New York Knicks. Star player Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles rupture after earning his fourth consecutive All-NBA First Team nod.