Bill Simmons wasn’t coherent. He’d just woken up from anesthesia. But when his wife picked him up from his colonoscopy Wednesday, she revealed news to her husband that he couldn’t believe: Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers for a package including Paul George. “I think I’m dead. I think I died. The anesthesia killed … Read more
There’s nothing arousing about the trade of Jaylen Brown for Paul George from the Celtics’ perspective. Boston superfan Dave Portnoy admitted that something had to give with the pairing of Brown and superstar Jayson Tatum, but it’s the return that doesn’t have the Barstool founder excited. “I mean, getting back from the Sixers, what’s his … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s issues with ESPN are not cooling off. The Celtics star took aim at the network and Stephen A. Smith while speaking at Sport Beach in Cannes, France, on Wednesday, appearing to revisit the backlash to his comments about last season being his “favorite.” “The leader behind that was ESPN,” Brown said. “ESPN is … Read more
The role is to give an opinion, not begin a promo-filled wrestling feud. FS1’s Nick Wright called out Stephen A. Smith for his latest athlete beef, this time with Celtics star Jaylen Brown, criticizing him for yet again making himself part of the story. Wright said Smith’s actions hurt his colleagues. Nick Wright offered criticism … Read more
Stephen A. Smith didn’t mince words while responding to Jaylen Brown after the Celtics star’s “f–k Stephen A” rant during a Twitch livestream Sunday. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith didn’t back down in their feud — which dates back to the end of Boston’s season after blowing a 3-1 series lead … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s ongoing feud with Stephen A. Smith isn’t going anywhere — and the Celtics star only added to it Sunday night. Brown, who was streaming to Twitch his followers, analyzed a clip where Smith talked about him on “First Take” and doubled down on his call for Smith to retire. “F–k Stephen A,” Tatum … Read more
Jaylen Brown and Nike’s feud lives on. The Celtics star fired back after the sportswear brand appeared to take a shot at him while celebrating Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 59-point performance in a win against the Pistons on Wednesday. “Nothing childish about ’em. 59 for the Greek freak,” Nike posted on X. Antetokounmpo has a … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, made their relationship Instagram official. The free-agent WNBA guard, who was cut by the Sky in June, shared a collage of photos Wednesday, which featured the Celtics star, some designer gifts and other moments from her birthday last month. “Life lately,” Gondrezick, 27, captioned her post. One snapshot included a … Read more
Celtics star Jaylen Brown and Kysre Gondrezick looked pretty cozy on the red carpet as they arrived at the Dolby Theater for the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Rumors had swirled for weeks that the NBA champion and WNBA player were an item, and it doesn’t seem like the pair are hiding it anymore, as … Read more
The Boston Celtics are living it up — and spiting doubters. On Friday, the team took to the streets of Boston to rein in its record 18th title, which it won Monday night by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Finals MVP Jaylen Brown received “MVP” chants while wearing a “State Your Source” shirt, … Read more
For what feels like the hundredth time since 2000, Boston is hosting a championship parade on Friday. One notable viral moment to come out of the parade for the Celtics was NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown partying on his duckboat with Kysre Gondrezick, a guard on the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Gondrezick has appeared in four … Read more
Jaylen Brown is at the center of a war of words between Isiah Thomas and Stephen A. Smith. While speaking on ESPN, Smith shared a message an NBA source sent to him that was critical of Brown’s attitude. “It’s not so much that he’s underrated; it’s that he’s just not liked because of his I-am-better-than-you … Read more
Charles Barkley sent a warning to the Celtics in the midst of their lackluster performance in Thursday’s 118-109 loss to the Knicks at TD Garden in Boston. The Basketball Hall of Famer took aim at Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown during the halftime show on “NBA on TNT” for “half-assing” it in the … Read more
Charles Barkley has his favorite to win the NBA Finals this year. But if the Celtics can’t do it this year, the Pro Basketball Hall of Famer said he thinks it will be because of some legendary choke. Speaking on “Inside the NBA” before Thursday’s game action, Barkley said the Celtics — who sit seven … Read more
Jaylen Brown is having himself a year. The Celtics guard agreed to the richest deal in NBA history — a record 5-year, $304 million supermax extension with Boston — on Tuesday amid reports that he’s dating social media influencer, Bernice Burgos. Brown, 26, and Burgos, who is believed to be 43 years old, were first … Read more
Chris Russo and JJ Redick are no strangers to bickering with each other, and the saga continued Wednesday in a hilarious debate about Jaylen Brown on ESPN’s “First Take.” Brown shot 8-for-23 from the field and turned the ball over eight times as the Celtics got thumped at home, 104-83, in Game 7 of the … Read more