Brad Stevens says Jaylen Brown trade was about Celtics' salary cap and future flexibility

Celtics president Brad Stevens explains the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers as a strategic move to manage the team's salary cap. Stevens emphasized the difficulty of the decision but noted that the team's long-term flexibility was prioritized over retaining high-cost star players.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing impact of restrictive NBA salary cap rules on roster construction and the ability of teams to keep homegrown talent.
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The article reports on official statements and team strategy without injecting editorial opinion.
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