Jaylen Brown is still a member of the Boston Celtics, but his future with the team is uncertain after the Celtics' failed trade attempt for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Celtics offered Brown and a pair of first-round draft picks for Antetokounmpo, but the Milwaukee Bucks ultimately traded him to the Miami Heat.
What happened?
The Celtics' president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, declined to comment on how close the team got to executing a trade for Brown.
Stevens did say that he views Brown as part of the Celtics' future and recently met with the player, who is currently overseas.
Brown posted a video on Twitch, expressing his frustration and feeling disrespected by the media and people around the league.
Why is Brown upset?
Brown has felt disrespected despite his achievements, including being left off the United States 2024 Paris Olympics roster.
He averaged career highs in points (28.7), rebounds (6.9), and assists (5.1) during the regular season, finishing sixth in MVP voting.
What's next for the Celtics?
The team's pursuit of Antetokounmpo has ended, and the stakes are high heading into the NBA draft.
Brown has three seasons and approximately $182 million left on his five-year, $304 million supermax deal.
He is eligible to sign a two-year extension worth about $140 million on July 26.
The Celtics want to maintain an open line of communication with Brown, according to Stevens.
Brown's future with the Celtics will depend on the team's willingness to commit more years to the 10-year veteran.
The Celtics will have to make a decision on Brown's future soon, with the NBA draft and free agency looming.
Brown's contract extension will be a key factor in determining his future with the team.
The Celtics' failure to acquire Antetokounmpo has left the team's roster uncertain, with Brown's status a major question mark.