Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first half against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Pla

Boston’s star-studded core just hit a wall - bounced in the second round, Tatum sidelined with an Achilles tear, and the franchise slapped by the NBA’s punishing second-apron rules. Managing Jaylen Brown’s massive $53 M+ salary might be about crafting flexibility and retooling this summer.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been named the Atlanta Hawks’ ambitious offseason trade target.  The Celtics need to make trades this offseason to avoid having the most expensive roster in the NBA next season.