“Teams were calling the Celtics on Jayson Tatum. Their …

The Celtics' treatment of Brown compared with Tatum was also a central point in Charania's explanation. While Boston listened on Brown offers, teams were told Tatum was unavailable. "Teams were calling the Celtics on Jayson Tatum. Their answer was hard stop. No, we're not trading Jayson Tatum. He's untouchable," Charania said. "Jaylen Brown, different story. Open for business. Ready to trade him."