Are teams really interested in trading for star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown? The Georgia native is one of the top 20 or so players in the NBA, so there should be no reason that they would not want to have him on their roster, save for the cap concerns created by the second apron of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

The Celtics are one of the most successful franchises in NBA history, both individually and collectively. Several players have been named to All-NBA honors, and this is reflected in the accolades they have clinched while donning the Boston jersey.

Boston’s star-studded core just hit a wall - bounced in the second round, Tatum sidelined with an Achilles tear, and the franchise slapped by the NBA’s punishing second-apron rules. Managing Jaylen Brown’s massive $53 M+ salary might be about crafting flexibility and retooling this summer.