Could the Celtics Extend Paul George?

Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti are joined by The Ringer’s Brian Barrett on Celtics Beat to break down the latest storylines surrounding Boston and the NBA. The guys discuss Jayson Tatum’s offseason progress before diving into the fallout from the Kawhi Leonard and Clippers scandal, including what Los Angeles’ punishment could mean for the valuable future first-round pick now owned by the Celtics. From there, they revisit the Jaylen Brown trade and explain why the deal looks more understandable with time, especially given Boston’s long-term salary concerns and the limited market for Brown. Brian also makes the case for why Paul George could be a strong fit next to Tatum, how his skill set matches Joe Mazzulla’s system, and whether an extension could eventually make sense. Plus, the crew examines Boston’s evolving roster construction, its emphasis on depth, and why the organization appears willing to bet against Brown’s long-term value.

0:00 Intro
3:22 Jayson Tatum Offseason Update
4:18 Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Fallout & Boston’s Draft Pick
12:31 PrizePicks
14:34 Re-Evaluating the Jaylen Brown Trade
20:26 Why Paul George Could Fit in Boston
30:42 Could the Celtics Extend Paul George?
37:25 Why Boston Moved On From Jaylen Brown
44:11 Celtics Roster Construction & Long-Term Plan
52:31 Final Thoughts & Outro

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