Celtics demand 4-5 first-round picks for Brown! He liked a comment: Trade him to a city that respects him.

On June 30, Beijing time, Jaylen Brown liked an Instagram comment that read: The Celtics ought to trade him to a city that truly respects him. It's obvious that Brown is unhappy with the team's current attempts to deal him.

Reporter Shams reported on his show that the Celtics have already been making inquiries throughout the trade market. As we know, Boston once offered Jaylen Brown plus two first-round picks in a bid for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The team's reasoning was clear: they believed Giannis was a stronger player than Brown, so they were willing to part with significant assets to make that deal happen.

The Bucks clearly rejected that offer, and Giannis eventually ended up in Miami. Now the Celtics find themselves in a difficult position, with trade rumors swirling around Jaylen Brown and the team scanning the league for suitable trade partners. They are actively negotiating various deals, including three-team and multi-team blockbusters, all in an effort to secure returns that match Brown's value.

The Celtics have demanded as many as four to five first-round picks from certain teams as compensation, but all negotiations have stalled. According to all available information, no team is willing to pay such a steep price. A trade might only materialize if Boston lowers its asking price this offseason to just two first-rounders, or two first-round picks with a few additional minor assets.

Is there any indication that the Celtics are willing to reduce their demands? Based on the information I have, they do not plan to go down that path. In plain terms, doing so would be equivalent to selling a core player at a discount.

Objectively speaking, Jaylen Brown still holds immense value for this team. It has been proven that his partnership with Jayson Tatum is at a championship-caliber level, and the duo has previously led the team to outstanding results. In Boston, the strength of this pair has been validated through actual competition.