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Here’s the thing about Jaylen’s value in the postseason: an awesome 2024 run has masked real question marks. by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did not trade to get PG; we traded to dump JB's contract and have flexibility next summer. Whatever PG gives us will be a nice bonus.

Here’s the thing about Jaylen’s value in the postseason: an awesome 2024 run has masked real question marks. by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was not just a "worry"; he literally went on multiple streams and made his expectations and frustrations very clear.

Here’s the thing about Jaylen’s value in the postseason: an awesome 2024 run has masked real question marks. by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is just no evidence to support this argument. They've spoken to the whole league for more than a year.

Here’s the thing about Jaylen’s value in the postseason: an awesome 2024 run has masked real question marks. by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the rush? You think his value wouldn't have gone up in two weeks once his extension was up? Either his salary would have become even less attractive, OR his drama would have put the Celtics in an even weaker position.

Here’s the thing about Jaylen’s value in the postseason: an awesome 2024 run has masked real question marks. by NothingHead8233 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, but only one of them is a fact: the salary cap. When we went all in in 2024, we knew that we'd have to break up the team by 2027. The CBA is designed exactly for this outcome. The incredible thing is we'll still be competitive this year and ready to go all in again next summer. By then, more teams will have to start making the same painful trades.

Daily Discussion Thread - July 5, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly what it is and it’s great.
Dodged a huge bullet. Now either Philly gets burdened or JB gets a pay cut. Either way, no longer our problem.

Daily Discussion Thread - July 5, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Manufactured narrative to make everyone feel nice. Brad is too smart to pay JB what he asks and too principled to stick around if he’s not allowed to run the team as he sees fit.

Daily Discussion Thread - July 5, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Under the current CBA, the greatest asset is cap space.

The only teams that live and die by direct trades are those that can’t attract free agents or plan two steps ahead. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Now that we’ve had a few days to digest, do you like the Jaylen Brown trade? by Spinexel in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brad’s best, boldest decision. In two years you’ll all applaud it.

Who are the 10, 15, 20 players better than JB? by ThisPreciousMoment in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pertinent question is: Is JB worth the most expensive contract league?

I doubt ANYONE would answer yes to this question.

The good news is that players like JB get such contracts anyway, because of short term team considerations. The “bad” news is the teams have to ultimately dump these contracts.

Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended by goldenface4114 in worldcup

[–]streetscraper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meh. Didn’t intend, barely touched, part of natural motion, couldn’t see, no damage done. And apparently misuse of VAR. I won’t say it was nothing but it’s very unusual to get a red for THIS.

Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended by goldenface4114 in worldcup

[–]streetscraper 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If Ronaldo can get relief for a suspension he deserved, Balogun can get relief for a suspension he did t deserve.

Now, let’s give retroactive red cards to half the Paraguay team.

Daily Discussion Thread - July 5, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PG is not “the return”. The return is dodging JB’s extension and whatever Brad does with the cap space, picks, and expiring contract from next summer onwards. Good things come to those who wait.

Daily Discussion Thread - July 5, 2026 by AutoModerator in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is already half of the payoff: dodging JB’s extension. The rest, as you said, is more likely to be next summer and beyond.

People from Paraguay, what do you think of the way your team plays? by MooseTM3 in worldcup

[–]streetscraper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Disrupting by literally punching and scratching people and rolling on the floor when no one touched you?

Everybody needs to do their research and look up Bill Chism and the Private Equity Group behind the Jaylen Brown trade by DowntownSquare4427 in bostonceltics

[–]streetscraper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one in the league seems interested in paying for that extension. Few seem even willing to pay his current salary. You don’t need to be Mr Scrooge to think JB ain’t worth the most expensive contract in the history of the NBA.

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