# QUIET Start to Free Agency for Boston Celtics | Jaylen Brown Market DRYING UP?

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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: 2026-07-01T02:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Boston Celtics face a surprising standstill as free agency opens, raising major questions about the future of Jaylen Brown and the team’s direction. Is Brad Stevens losing his touch, or are the Celtics simply waiting for the right deal? John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down the swirling uncertainty, the impact of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, and why league-wide hesitation over Brown’s supermax contract could push Boston toward an unexpected reconciliation. Trade chatter heats up with names like Evan Mobley, Jalen Duren, and even LeBron James swirling in the rumor mill. What would it mean for the Celtics to land a powerhouse big or shake up their roster in pursuit of a second star next to Jayson Tatum? Get insights on Boston’s tough choices regarding Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, and more as the franchise navigates cap challenges and an unpredictable offseason market.

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