Jalen Brunson’s emergence might be why Celtics traded Jaylen Brown and bet on his replacement‎

The Boston Celtics are betting on Payton Pritchard taking the kind of leap Jalen Brunson made to help them remain competitive after trading Jaylen Brown. The New York Knicks’ 2026 NBA Championship has shown the viability of a small guard leading a team to a title, as Brunson was named Finals MVP.