Fireworks, anyone?: Rich Paul doesn’t rule out LeBron James joining the Celtics just yet

The past 48 hours have been difficult for Celtics Nation, and that’s an understatement.

But with Jaylen Brown officially off to Philadelphia, attention has already shifted to the next major domino still left to fall as free agent LeBron James weighs his options after departing the Lakers. James, currently considering what could be his final destination before retirement, hasn’t closed the door on many potential suitors thus far.

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That includes the Celtics, according to James’ agent Rich Paul.

This offseason has seen stars such as Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Ja Morant traded, each from their respective homegrown organizations in a shocking first few days. And there are still more to come, with Paul unveiling those in the running to sign James this offseason.

Boston, off a first-round playoff exit, finally chose between the same two paths it had weighed for years: either keep Jayson Tatum alongside Brown or split them up. This time, they chose the latter, and what followed was an instinctual reaction from a passionate fanbase that hadn’t considered the real possibility of the Jays being broken up until it finally kicked in.

But that’s the reality of professional sports, and the Celtics — as special as they’ve always been — are no exception.

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Brown is gone. It hasn’t even been a week since the start of free agency, and the fourth of July fireworks haven’t popped off throughout the city either. So the most unforeseen outcome for many fans is still very fresh. For Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, who will need to answer for his decision in Monday’s upcoming press conference with majority owner Bill Chisholm, there’s still plenty of work to do.

PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: LeBron James #6 of Team USA high fives Jayson Tatum #10 of Team USA while Derrick White #8 of Team USA looks on during the Men’s Gold Medal Game on August 10, 2024 at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the…


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