# Jaylen Brown Trade Mailbag: CBA Changing How the NBA Works?

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Podcast: [Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-celtics-daily-podcast-on-the-boston-celtics-845798)
Published: 2026-07-06T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Boston Celtics’ blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade sends shockwaves through the NBA as second apron rules reshape rosters and fan expectations. Is this the ugly side of the new CBA that will force even homegrown stars like Jayson Tatum to move on? In a new mailbag episode, John Karalis of Celtics On SI explores whether the trade was money-driven, the true basketball impact of swapping Brown for Paul George, and what this means for Boston's roster-building playbook. Discussions include why VJ Edgecombe was never in the cards, how teams now value contracts over on-court talent, and the potential for future moves targeting superstars like Anthony Edwards. Karalis examines questions about Brown-Tatum chemistry, the hard limits imposed by the CBA’s aprons, and the ripple effect on contenders across the league. Will Boston’s moves this summer set a new standard—or cost them their winning edge?

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