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Utah’s new president of basketball operations, Austin Ainge, insisted he wasn’t involved in trade talks for Celtics star Jaylen Brown, as was reported this week.

Brown, who will turn 29 years old on Oct. 24, averaged 22.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game last season.

Mar 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball while Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) defends during the first half at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) goes up to shoot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ...

Austin Ainge Bolted Boston, Joined Utah Jazz in Early June Utah’s rumored conversations about pursuing Brown likely stem from Ainge’s very relevant and recent connection to the organization ...

During his last season in Boston, Brown averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 46.3% shooting from the field and 32.4% from three in 63 games played, all in what was his ninth ...