Celtics' Brad Stevens declines to comment on trade talks and Jaylen Brown's future after draft

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens fielded media questions after the NBA draft’s first round, during which the team selected Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 27. Stevens declined to provide details on the Celtics’ recent involvement in trade discussions surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo, stating, "Just like any other time, I’m not going to talk about those types of things. We’ll do it if we ever have a deal and we’re ultimately allowed to talk about it, but I’m not going to go into any specifics on that."

When asked whether recent trade rumors had affected the relationship with forward Jaylen Brown, Stevens emphasized privacy, noting, "I’ll always keep our conversations private. I think it’s appropriate. … I can’t say enough good things about Jaylen. But I certainly am empathetic towards probably what that’s felt like."

Stevens also refused to discuss contract matters publicly, saying the team would not comment on extensions or negotiations. He reiterated that Brown remains a valued teammate and that the organization maintains open communication, adding, "He’s been amazing, an amazing teammate, great person to be around. I don’t want to predict the future, but I look at it as, this is our team."

The press conference highlighted the Celtics’ typical approach of keeping internal discussions confidential while navigating a high-profile trade rumor environment.