I don’t know. He only has 2 years left on his contract and could be a risk to leave in free agency, which is why the Celtics could be willing to trade him now.
There’s also the issue of Brown’s attitude now that he’s been outed by the Nets as these talks were over 2 months ago. Brown is now even more likely to spllit.
I actually thought Brown was more consistent and for the most better than Tatum in the playoffs. I wouldn’t give him and Smart up for KD. He’s good but he is 34 and injury prone. Brown hasn’t even entered his prime yet.
I agree, Michael. I think the age difference and trust factor with KD make that a bad trade for Boston.
I think Nets will end up trading KD to Boston for Brown and pieces and picks. Boston shouldn’t include Smart but Brown is the best the Nets can get and I don’t think KD wants to come back, especially if Kyrie is there.
Tatum and KD hanging is probably not a coincidence. Always coveted Brown for Lakers. Great 2-way player with high ceiling. And yes, he outplayed Tatum in Finals.
LakerTom says
Hmmm. Jaylin’s not going to like that.
Jamie Sweet says
Doubt he cares much. These guys are all chummy, hang in the same places, and there’s nothing real going on.
LakerTom says
I don’t know. He only has 2 years left on his contract and could be a risk to leave in free agency, which is why the Celtics could be willing to trade him now.
There’s also the issue of Brown’s attitude now that he’s been outed by the Nets as these talks were over 2 months ago. Brown is now even more likely to spllit.
Michael H says
I actually thought Brown was more consistent and for the most better than Tatum in the playoffs. I wouldn’t give him and Smart up for KD. He’s good but he is 34 and injury prone. Brown hasn’t even entered his prime yet.
LakerTom says
I agree, Michael. I think the age difference and trust factor with KD make that a bad trade for Boston.
I think Nets will end up trading KD to Boston for Brown and pieces and picks. Boston shouldn’t include Smart but Brown is the best the Nets can get and I don’t think KD wants to come back, especially if Kyrie is there.
Tatum and KD hanging is probably not a coincidence. Always coveted Brown for Lakers. Great 2-way player with high ceiling. And yes, he outplayed Tatum in Finals.
LakerTom says
One last thing is Brown would be the perfect shooting guard to play next to Kyrie Irving at point.
I might consider a Davis for Brown and Smart and picks trade if James doesn’t sign extension.
Jamie Sweet says
Actually I think he can walk after next season and is unrestricted after 2023-24.