India, June 25 -- Rumors surrounding Jaylen Brown continue to intensify, with the Celtics star frequently mentioned in trade speculations even after the team's unsuccessful pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

During ESPN's NBA Draft coverage on Wednesday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Boston Celtics have entered active trade conversations involving the five-time All-Star.

Charania noted that Boston has already been in contact with several teams expressing interest in the star player, while league executives around the NBA believe the organization is operating with "a sense of purpose," indicating a focused and intentional strategy behind their discussions.

That, however, does not indicate that a deal is close to happening....