Jaylen Brown Drops Honest Quote on Knicks' NBA Title Win in Video amid Giannis, Celtics Trade Rumors

Boston Celtics star guard Jaylen Brown sent a congratulatory message to the New York Knicks after their 2026 NBA championship win, but he admitted that it wasn't easy to watch his rivals hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

"Congrats to the Knicks. Shoutout JB, Anunoby, all those guys, KAT, Bridges, incredible run, and you gotta give credit," Brown said on a live stream. "Obviously, it's pain to see, pain to see. But you gotta tip your cap."

The Knicks had ended the Celtics' chances of repeating as NBA champions when they eliminated them from the 2025 playoffs. Brown and company didn't get their chance at revenge this year, as Boston lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the postseason.

Brown has been rumored to be a trade candidate this offseason, as the Celtics reportedly have been in the mix for Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The 29-year-old added during his stream that he's looking forward to trying to chase an NBA title next season, but there's a chance that he could be wearing a different uniform as he tries to stop the Knicks from repeating.