Boston Celtics trade rumors heat up as the team targets Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton, whose elite rim protection could fill a key defensive need and help propel Boston back to the NBA Finals.

The Boston Celtics are in desperate need of frontcourt help amid their retooling effort and could turn to another Eastern Conference team to strike a deal. The Celtics traded away star center Kristaps Porzingis in a cost-cutting move this offseason and are also expected to lose Al Horford in free agency.

Jaylen Brown will head into the 2025-26 NBA season with the pressure of leading a franchise on his shoulders. With Jayson Tatum likely out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Brown will be the Boston Celtics ' star player and will be expected to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball.

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown shared some advice for the next generation while also opening up about his battles with anxiety.

In an honest and candid interview with the School of Hard Knocks and posted on Instagram, Brown opened up about his struggles with mental health. "I've dealt with anxiety, even depression. I've been to some very dark places.