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Stevens denies Brown-Celtics rift, says 'I love JB...
Key takeaways
- Stevens answered questions about Brown on Wednesday, four days after the Celtics' season ended in stunning fashion with a first-round playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Stevens said he spoke with Brown on Monday and described the conversation as "nothing but positive."
- "He has not expressed those frustrations to me," said Stevens, the Celtics' president of basketball operations.
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Stevens answered questions about Brown on Wednesday, four days after the Celtics' season ended in stunning fashion with a first-round playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Speculation over Brown's Boston future swirled earlier Wednesday morning thanks to recent comments by basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, who said the five-time All-Star's "frustration lies deeply within the [Celtics] organization."
Stevens said he spoke with Brown on Monday and described the conversation as "nothing but positive."
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