Kevin O'Connor said that the Celtics would get a "massive" return if they dangled Jaylen Brown and Derrick White on the trade market.

The Boston Celtics are widely expected to consider making cost-cutting moves during the upcoming offseason. While star Jayson Tatum seems safe, names like Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis could potentially be available for the right price.

The idea sounds wild at first: trade Jaylen Brown, waive Zion Williamson, and reset the Boston Celtics‘ future. But in the wake of a stunning playoff exit and a potentially lost year for Jayson Tatum,

Star power forward Jayson Tatum was almost single-handedly keeping his team's hopes of avoiding a 3-1 hole alive. He had scored 42 points and seemed to be on track for a 50-point masterpiece when he went down with a non-contact injury.

Tatum had 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in Game 4 before his tendon gave out on him, doing everything possible on both ends of the court to prevent the Celtics from falling into an ominous 3-1 deficit.

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images