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Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Extension Worth $288M Based On Current 24-25 Cap Estimate

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The supermax extension signed by Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics was widely reported to be for $304 million over five years. But in order for the deal to reach $304 million, it would have to start at $52.4 million in first-year salary, which assumes the cap will jump by the maximum possible 10 percent. The current projection for the 24-25 salary cap is $142 million, which … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown’s Supermax Extension Worth $288M Based On Current 24-25 Cap Estimate

Jaylen Brown’s Trade Kicker Worth Less Than 15 Percent Max

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The trade kicker in the supermax contract signed by Jaylen Brown with the Boston Celtics is for less than the 15 percent maximum allowed. Brown is not eligible to be traded until the 2024 offseason. Brown will also be on a six-month pay schedule rather than the NBA's typical 12-month. Brown will receive more of his money upfront. Brown and the Celtics agreed to a five-year, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown’s Trade Kicker Worth Less Than 15 Percent Max

Jayson Tatum Could Be Eligible For Five-Year, $338M Extension Next Summer

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Jayson Tatum would be eligible for a five-year, $338 million extension if the salary cap jumps 10% over the next two seasons, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The news comes after Jaylen Brown agreed to a five-year, $304 million extension earlier this week. Brown's contract also comes with a trade kicker for less than 15% the maximum allowed. Brown is also not eligible to be … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Could Be Eligible For Five-Year, $338M Extension Next Summer

Jaylen Brown, Celtics Agree To Five-Year, $304M Supermax Extension

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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a five-year, $304 million supermax extension. Brown's contract is fully guaranteed and has a trade kicker. Brown, however, doesn't have a player option as part of the deal. Brown qualified for the supermax after making an All-NBA team this past season. Brown is ineligible to be traded until the 2024 offseason after signing this … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics Agree To Five-Year, $304M Supermax Extension

Jaylen Brown, Celtics To Resume Supermax Talks Next Week

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Jaylen Brown has returned from his NBPA retreat in Spain and is expected to resume contract talks with the Boston Celtics next week, a source tells Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Brown became eligible to discuss a supermax extension with the Celtics on July 1st. There has been optimism on both sides that a deal will eventually be reached. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics To Resume Supermax Talks Next Week

Jaylen Brown, Celtics Pause Supermax Talks As He Heads Overseas

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Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are pausing their negotiations on his supermax extensions as he heads overseas for an organization event, sources tell the Boston Globe. There are no signs of tension between Brown and the Celtics, but there are also no signs of an imminent deal. Brown plans to meet with the Celtics when he returns. The Celtics are believed to be offering … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown, Celtics Pause Supermax Talks As He Heads Overseas