Boston Celtics: The only 2 players worth dealing Jaylen Brown for

We’re sure you clicked on this article with venom in your blood so, first, let us start off by adamantly stating that we at Hardwood Houdini do NOT believe the Boston Celtics should, by any means, be looking to trade Jaylen Brown this coming offseason.

The man was an absolute menace for the shamrocks in 2020-21, as he posted stellar per-game averages of 24.7 points, six rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and over half a block per game on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 40 percent shooting from deep.

With his production, Brown nabbed his first All-Star nod and looked to be on his way to an All-NBA selection by year’s end.

However, earlier this week, news broke that the 24-year-old would miss the remainder of the season as he required wrist surgery that, thereafter, entails a three-month recovery period.

To us at HH, this provided us with the opportunity to discuss players that could potentially step up in his place heading into the play-in and, should they be so lucky, the postseason.

To others, however, it was a time to capitalize on Brown being in the news to discuss attention-grabbing ideas such as offseason dealings involving the star wing.

Recently, Jeff Goodman of Stadium suggested that, should the front office see an opportunity to nab Washington Wizards star, Bradley Beal, they should pounce.

While in the past we have stated our approval of the idea to trade for Beal, should it involve the C’s forward being shipped out, we’re not necessarily all that in favor of such a move. However, this does not mean we’re totally against the idea of shopping Brown… for the right target, that is.

Now, to follow up our initial words, again, we are NOT advocating for the front office to trade Brown this summer. That said, should they search around on the trade market, we believe there are only 2 players that Danny Ainge and co. should remotely consider trading him for:

Boston Celtics trade target No. 1) Karl-Anthony Towns

The biggest problem for the Boston Celtics over the past several years has been within their frontcourt and, most specifically, at their pivot spot and, during this season, the problem has seemingly persisted.

Should the front office even consider dealing away their building block wing, they should absolutely look to get a suitable answer for their center woes in return.

Karl-Anthony Towns could, and likely would be that exact player.

Wallowing away on the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves, the still-young 25-year-old center should absolutely be longing for a shot at legitimate contention or, at the very least, respectability, none of which have been found in Minneapolis for quite some time.

Making the postseason just once over his highly-productive five-year NBA career is not something that should be desired and, should he want out of the Twin Cities, the shamrocks could prove to be a fine destination.

In 34 minutes per night, KAT is posting stellar per-game averages of 24.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks on 49 percent shooting from the floor and 40 percent shooting from downtown.

Arguably a top-20 player and constantly in the conversation for best center in the league, getting that — and, obviously, a few other assets — in return for the likes of Brown might not be such a difficult thing to accept for Boston Celtics fans.

Boston Celtics trade target No. 2) Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is quite possibly the best point guard in the entire association and easily the best player in the history of the Portland Trail Blazer’s franchise.

With this in mind, it’s easy to see why many have chastised us in the past for believing the franchise would part ways with the superstar while still being in the prime of his career.

However, when we’re talking about trading away a 25-year-old rising star in Jaylen Brown, we’re obviously aiming high and swinging for the fences in this hypothetical scenario and, should the Blazers see yet another early-round exit in the postseason, said fences could turn out to be a little closer and a bit smaller than previously considered.

Right from the jump, should Beantown ever land the likes of Lillard, they’d automatically thrust themselves back into legitimate championship contention.

As we previously stated, the 30-year-old is already considered to be one of, if not the top floor general today, and 28.9 points, 7.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and just shy of a steal per game on 45 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent shooting from deep.

Over the last decade or so, it’s become more and more evident that superteams reign supreme in this league, with most recent examples being the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets.

Adding the lead-guard in Lillard to a team already rostering Jayson Tatum could prove to be lethal and if the Cs were to ever give up Brown (for the one billionth time, we’re not advocating for them to do so), getting a return package centered around him would be the ideal scenario.