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Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland

By Tom Haberstroh,Dan Devine
July 8, 2026 1 Min Read
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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

From there, the duo break down what Donovan Mitchell getting paid in Cleveland means for the overall roster construction of the Cavaliers.

01:17 The Big Number: Celtics record without Jaylen Brown

27:18 The Little Numbers: Jaylen Brown traded from Boston to Philly

52:57 Donovan Mitchell gets paid

Philadelphia, PA - April 30: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after he was called for an offensive foul in the second quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Philadelphia, PA - April 30: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown reacts after he was called for an offensive foul in the second quarter. The Boston Celtics played the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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