Studies: Celtics are ‘making progress’ as they negotiate Jaylen Brown extension in Las Vegas

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There’s nonetheless work to be accomplished, however the Celtics seem like nearer to retaining Brown.

The Celtics are negotiating with Jaylen Brown in Las Vegas this week and have made progress towards reaching a deal on an extension, in keeping with a number of stories

Jared Weiss of The Athletic stories that the Celtics and Brown are getting nearer to creating a deal “over the approaching week.”

Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe wrote that the 2 sides had a continued dialogue over the weekend, however haven’t but closed the deal.

“League sources stated that there’s confidence and hope that an settlement will probably be reached quickly,” Himmelsbach wrote. “Nevertheless it’s unclear how far they’re from the end line. One league supply stated that ‘there may be work to be accomplished.’”

In keeping with Himmelsbach, the Celtics are providing Brown a five-year supermax contract however nonetheless have particulars to straighten out earlier than the deal is signed.

A former league govt advised Himmelsbach {that a} fifth-year participant choice and a no-trade clause are possible sticking factors of the negotiation.

Jayson Tatum acquired a fifth-year participant choice within the contract he signed with Boston final summer season, and Brown views himself as an “equal” with Tatum, Himmelsbach famous.

A no-trade clause could be far much less possible. In keeping with The Athletic, solely 10 gamers in NBA historical past have ever acquired a “true” no-trade clause.

The deadline for Brown and the Celtics to achieve an extension isn’t till October, but it surely seems each side are focused on speaking and transferring issues ahead. NBA transactions are inclined to decelerate after Summer season League ends, Himmelsbach wrote, and if a deal isn’t reached the perimeters may resume talks this fall.