Video: Stevens and Chisholm attempt to explain rationale behind Jaylen Brown trade

Here are some "highlights" from today's Boston Celtics presser:

Chisholm praying Stevens keeps talking until all the media is gone. pic.twitter.com/9vZsL4kaAy

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) July 6, 2026

Brad Stevens is holding back tears right now pic.twitter.com/fKCaAkLOLz

— Danielle Hobeika (@DanielleHobeika) July 6, 2026

This next one is a pretty telling answer if you read between the lines. Stevens and staff potentially don't view George as an immediate downgrade from Brown this coming season.

"Does this trade make the Celtics better next year?"@Dan_Shaughnessy
Brad Stevens: "We'll find out."

— James Stewart ☝️ (@IAmJamesStewart) July 6, 2026

Brad Stevens asked what input Jayson Tatum had on this decision:

"None."

"I have a real hard fast rule - I don't ask guys about other guys."

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) July 6, 2026

Owners of sports franchises retain their flawless record of always claiming winning is the priority & they are willing to spend. https://t.co/O96iCQSGgo

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) July 6, 2026

The latter part with the high percent of usage is the key part of Brad's quote here. https://t.co/JwQ0ziQsaC

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) July 6, 2026

Brad Stevens says Brown’s analytic profile was a “small piece” of the reasons behind the trade.

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) July 6, 2026

Brad Stevens said he doesn't foresee any more major moves coming soon for the Celtics.

"We do like the team we have. We might be able to add to it. We like the people who will be able to officially have. But we're cognizant we have a lot of work to do."

— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) July 6, 2026