What happened: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said he would have traded Jayson Tatum rather than Jaylen Brown, per Basketball Network. Boston instead moved Brown to Philadelphia this summer and kept Tatum.

Why it matters: The comment puts a player's public read at odds with the front office's actual call heading into the 2026-27 season. It adds to the outside scrutiny already surrounding Boston's roster teardown this offseason.

What to watch: Watch for further reaction from Celtics players and staff as the 2026-27 season approaches.