According to a report by Bobby Manning of CLNS, there is an expectation that the Celtics and Jaylen Brown will eventually reach an agreement on a super max extension. The extension would lengthen Brown’s contract to six years and put an end to any trade speculations surrounding him, at least for the coming year. However, the exact terms of the deal have yet to be finalized. NBA insider Brian Windhorst has recently described the contract extension as fragile.
Brown and the Celtics’ front office spent the weekend during NBA Summer League discussing the details of the extension. While Brown’s eligibility for a super max contract was triggered after his All-NBA Second Team selection, the specifics of the agreement are crucial for managing the team’s future salary cap implications.
The expected extension would likely settle around the designated veteran extension value of approximately $300 million, representing 35% of the cap in the 2024-25 season. By securing this extension, the Celtics would achieve the original purpose of the super max contract, which is to provide an advantage in retaining homegrown talent against competitors.
While the details are still being ironed out, it is evident that both the Celtics and Brown are motivated to continue their partnership. The postponed timing of the agreement may be attributed to the restriction on trading Brown until one year after signing the extension.
