3. The Utah Jazz should be calling the Celtics about a trade for Jaylen Brown.
Not only the biggest star on this list but the best. If the Jazz can put together an ample trade package for Brown, they should absolutely be trying to deal for him.
While there hasn’t been a huge willingness on the Celtics’ side to deal Brown, a potential disappointment in this year’s playoffs could possibly push Brad Stevens to make a big move in the offseason. Considering the connection Boston has with Danny Ainge and the Jazz being in the opposite conference, Utah could potentially be a primary landing spot for Jaylen.
Brown will be entering a crucial contract year and with the potential to leave Boston in 2024-25, the Celtics might look to capitalize on his value now. If the Jazz are able to deal for Brown and resign him to a long-term deal, this could be a potential home run deal if the scenario plays out well.
Here’s a mock package put together to send Brown to the Jazz.
The Celtics are able to recoup another young All-Star to replace Brown, two young players to add to their bench depth, added with a lottery pick this year, as well as a future pick. The Jazz can add a 26-year-old All-Star that finally gets a chance to be the first option on a team.
Brown this season posted averages of 26.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. If he’s able to put up numbers like this on a regular basis as a second option, imagine what he could do as the number one guy for a franchise.