Scalabrine revises claim Brown demanded Celtics trade

Brian Scalabrine alleged Jaylen Brown had pressed the Boston Celtics for a trade before the team sent him to Philadelphia, then walked back his claim, saying Brown had not technically requested a trade and that he did not know the details of the supposed demands. Brown’s representative denied the allegations, leaving accounts of the private discussions in dispute. Scalabrine, a former Celtics player and current analyst, made the initial claim on SiriusXM NBA Radio. He said Brown had presented Boston with demands and was prepared to leave if they were not met. Scalabrine also said Brown favored a move to Milwaukee and had contacted players about joining him there. Later, Scalabrine clarified his remarks on NBC Sports Boston, saying Brown had not technically demanded a trade. He maintained that Brown had made demands, but said he did not know what they were. Scalabrine suggested a possible $140 million contract extension might have been one issue, while emphasizing he had not established the details. A representative for Brown told ESPN that claims Brown demanded a trade or issued an ultimatum were false. The representative said Brown sought input on his destination only after...