Bleacher Report Jake Fischer Were being told there is some type of split faction in MIL right now among the major stakeholders for the Bucks the Celtics to our understanding are not willing to offer the same level of multiple years of draft capital that the Miami Heat are

Mike Wilbon in January of 2026 talks about hearing early rumblings that the Celtics might have to break up Tatum and Brown months before the trade happened

Fischer The Cleveland Cavaliers may wind up backing out of sign-and-trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson as James Harden and his camp grow impatient awaiting his contract

Krawczynski The Wolves did have real discussions with the Celtics about Jaylen Brown Celtics wanted Rudy and Naz and it was going to be just too high of a price to pay I do think the Wolves are happier with the LaMelo fit

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey Jaylens a huge piece to them so they Celtics were asking for a lot and I think we did give up a lot in this deal Paul George is still a really good player We gave up some valuable picks

Fischer Michael Porter Jr and the Brooklyn Nets are unlikely to agree on a contract extension Tyler Herro Anthony Davis also among eligible players unlikely to sign an extension with their current teams

Bill Simmons on the Lakers being sold for more than the Celtics It hurt it was a wake up call for us