Following the Boston Celtics unexpected loss to the Miami Heat in a highly-competitive seven-game Eastern Conference Finals series, the media has shifted its focus to potential offseason moves for teams aside from the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.
The Celtics' situation has garnered particular interest due to their unexpected defeat at the hands of the eighth-seeded Miami Heat, a series in which they were trailing from the start. Speculation has arisen that Jaylen Brown, one of the Celtics' key players, could potentially seek a trade, with betonline.ag listing the Atlanta Hawks as having the best odds of acquiring Brown at 2-1.
The Hawks could greatly benefit from adding a scorer who can create their own shot, and Brown being an Atlanta area native makes this potential move all the more intriguing. This could also create cap casualties for an organization unwilling to go into the luxury tax. However, it's important to note that there is currently no indication regarding the offseason plans of either team.
It is worth mentioning that Brown has one more season remaining on his contract, where he is due to earn over $28.5 million. He will then become an unrestricted free agent in 2024. The upcoming offseason will undoubtedly provide more clarity on the situation and potential moves for the Celtics and other teams across the league.