If there is any proverbial fire to this smoke, what would such a deal look like to make sense for both parties?

If Boston decides to break up its core this offseason, Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Thomas (sign and trade), Noah Clowney, the No. 8 pick in 2025, a 2027 first-round pick (via Philadelphia) and a 2032 first-round pick.

The San Antonio Spurs have long been rumored to be interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but one insider suggested that they could pursue another star player this offseason.