What happened: NBC Sports Boston analyst Brian Scalabrine clarified his claim that Jaylen Brown demanded a trade from Boston. Speaking before Monday's game against Chicago, Scalabrine said Brown presented a list of demands with an or-else attached rather than directly asking out. Boston later moved Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Why it matters: The explanation centers on finances, with Brown eligible for a two-year extension around $140 million while Jayson Tatum is owed $190 million. Celtics president Brad Stevens said carrying roughly 70 percent of the cap and usage in two players left a challenging path forward. The back-and-forth sharpens the context for Brown's first game against Boston on Nov. 10 in Philadelphia.

What to watch: Boston and Philadelphia meet Nov. 10 in Philadelphia for Brown and Tatum's first game against each other since the move.