Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens publicly affirmed Jaylen Brown's value to the organization Tuesday night, calling him a 'big part' of the team's future. These comments came one day after ESPN reported Boston offered Brown and two first-round picks to Milwaukee in a failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who ultimately landed with the Miami Heat.

Brown, 29, just completed a career-best season averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Despite Boston's first-round playoff exit to Philadelphia, Brown labeled 2025-26 his 'favorite year' professionally. Over his decade with the Celtics, he's earned five All-Star nods and reached the NBA Finals twice, including winning the 2024 championship as Finals MVP.

The Celtics' ongoing interest in trading Brown surfaced even after the Bucks-Heat deal, with multiple teams reportedly inquiring about the veteran forward. Stevens emphasized the organization's proactive communication with Brown and his agent throughout the offseason, maintaining their relationship stays 'private' regardless of speculation.

Brown enters the final three years of his $285.4 million extension signed in 2023, with a potential $141.9 million extension available July 26. His contract status and Boston's willingness to listen on trade offers make this summer a critical juncture for both parties.