Boston Celtics SHOULD NOT trade to help this year's team | Mailbag Q&A

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🗓️ 15 January 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Boston Celtics weigh trade moves as Jaylen Brown reveals the extent of his wrist injury—should immediate title hopes shape Brad Stevens’ decision-making or is it time to play the long game? John Karalis opens the mailbag to address whether the Celtics should prioritize short-term upgrades or maintain roster continuity, and spotlights the emergence of surprise contributors like Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh. Analysis centers on Anfernee Simons’ market value, the pros and cons of midseason trades, and why fourth-quarter execution is all about getting buckets. Plus, inside insight on Jaylen Brown’s candid injury admission, Joe Mazzulla’s tight-lipped approach, and what recent developments mean for Boston’s playoff positioning. Get must-hear perspective on Boston’s developing chemistry, potential trade targets, and the factors shaping the Celtics’ path in a season full of twists.

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0:00.0	We open up the mailback to talk about making a trade for this season versus next
0:04.4	season.
0:05.2	Jalen Brown giving up the details about his wrist injury and why I say fourth quarters are
0:09.9	all about making buckets right now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast.
0:17.5	Hey, welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here on the lockdown podcast network.
0:21.2	Where does your team every day?
0:22.4	Your team is the Boston Celtics.
0:24.3	And I talk about the Boston Celtics every Monday through Friday plus bonus podcast when they play on the weekends.
0:30.9	Like they play this Friday.
0:33.2	Nope, they play this Saturday at Atlanta.
0:36.2	I will be in Atlanta for that game.
0:38.8	So bonus podcast from the road, my first one from the road this season.
0:42.6	So make sure you're subscribed, wherever you get your podcast, watch a show on YouTube.
0:45.7	If you're new to the show, I am John Corrales, beat writer for Boston Sports Journal.
0:49.8	I have been doing a version of this job for about 20 years, doing this podcast for 10,
0:54.8	and I've written a couple of books about the team.
0:58.0	Today is a mailbag.
0:59.5	Normally, you know, in the off-season, it's mailbag Monday,
1:02.2	but try to sprinkle these in wherever I can throughout the season.
1:06.7	So, John Corallis.com slash mailbag is the place to go to submit your questions.
1:13.6	Johncorales.com slash mailbag.
1:17.1	So submit your questions there.
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