NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst claims Jaylen Brown trade is happening no matter what happens with Giannis

After consecutive disappointing second-round playoff exits, the Boston Celtics seem poised to make significant changes to their core lineup. Although they initially viewed the NBA All-Star wing Jaylen Brown as a key part of their championship strategy, the chance to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo has altered their plans. On Monday’s episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” insider Brian Windhorst confirmed that the Celtics have shifted their approach, placing Brown firmly on the trading block in pursuit of the Milwaukee Bucks’ two-time MVP.

The implications of this executive change extend beyond the chase for the “Greek Freak.” Windhorst indicates that a trade involving Jaylen Brown is likely, regardless of whether Boston succeeds in acquiring Giannis. According to Heat Central on X, Windhorst believes that even if the Bucks ultimately choose a competing trade offer from the Miami Heat, the Celtics are fully committed to moving on from Brown this offseason.

Brian Windhorst believes Jaylen Brown will be traded even if the Celtics miss on Giannis and is accepting that reality:

“I believe if the Bucks choose the Miami Heat offer, Jaylen Brown will get traded somewhere else. They are going to move on here…. From what I understand,… pic.twitter.com/h6C63bmr4k

— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) June 22, 2026

Fortunately, this decision appears to be mutual; Windhorst reported that Brown is accepting of this situation and sees it as a timely opportunity to begin a new chapter in his career.

If a major deal between the Eastern Conference rivals goes through, Brown’s next destination remains uncertain. While many league executives believe that a rebuilding Milwaukee team would quickly trade Brown to a third franchise for future draft picks, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto provided a different perspective.

According to Scotto, the Bucks might consider keeping Brown as a cornerstone player rather than trading him. This potential decision could lead to friction, especially since ESPN’s Marc Spears noted that Brown has no desire to play for Milwaukee, despite being under a substantial $183 million contract for the next three seasons.

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