Celtics Approach Jaylen Brown On Contract Extension

Ainge may want to keep an eye and ear on Popovich when it comes to Brown and a new contract.

Think of the huge raise he gives himself these first few years!! Smart move.

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Danny may not actually extend him now but he will get a figure from Jaylen on what he wants.  If the number is too excessive (we will not know about that for a long time) the Celtics could look to move him.  Problem will be a low salary.  But if a team is willing to part with an unprotected 1st rounder it may make sense.

The market for Brown will be great.  If I am Brown I would not sign for anything less than $25 million per year.  That is less than a max level deal.  

Danny Ainge should not have invested all that money on Walker if it ultimately prevents him from retaining Brown AND Tatum.

Look for Brown trade rumors all year too. They've already started.

I've seen different stories that Brown is possibly getting traded for Turner, Griffin or Gasol, so far. And that was just this afternoon. Wait; it will get completely off the rails ridiculous soon.

Silly season starts early sometimes.

Brown has been very diplomatic with the media as they continue to ask him questions about an extension.  The big statement that came out speaks truth.  He said "I didn’t peak in my second year.”

Do you think he would sign for a 4 year $22 million deal with a player option in year 4?  That would give him an opportunity to earn and outplay his 3 year team controlled contract and then reup for a bigger and longterm deal at age 26.  That is when he would just be entering his prime.

Given his potential to earn a much bigger pay day, I doubt he would accept a deal like that.  

He is probably the top 3 and D wing in free agency.  If Brad does not bury him on the bench like he did last year he looks ready to blow up.  There is nothing wrong with a 6th man role for him provided he is getting starter minutes.

https://hoopshype.com/2019/07/18/nba-free-agency-2020-the-top-players/

Message to Danny:  You drafted him at #3.  What were your expectations?  When you draft in the top 3 you do so because you see a quality player with allstar potential.   I would rather see Danny make long term commitments to young guys like Brown and Tatum, home grown guys than to over pay for some other team's free agent.  The timeline works in your favor and there is no transition period.