​The Minnesota Timberwolves have aggressively pursued additional star power to pair with Anthony Edwards in recent offseasons, and as we learned with the team’s trade for LaMelo Ball, that stood true again in 2026. However, before the blockbuster deal with the Charlotte Hornets, the Timberwolves were also reportedly in talks with the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, along with former Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the talks involving Brown apparently didn’t go very far.According to a new report from The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski, the Timberwolves’ trade talks involving Brown were “intriguing,” but Boston ultimately wanted a “king’s ransom” in exchange for the All-Star guard.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWant more content from FTW? Sign up for The Morning Win here to get the day’s top stories!”Brown was intriguing, but the Celtics were asking for a king’s ransom that included Gobert and heavy draft capital,” Krawczynski wrote.Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesHe went on to add that there were also “debates” over how Brown would fit alongside Edwards, given the two players’ playing styles. Regardless, it appears the draft capital was more than enough to outweigh the potential loss of Gobert, a key presence down low. However, given the deal the Celtics ultimately agreed to with the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s fair to wonder whether the Timberwolves could have made a deal for less.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRegardless, the T’Wolves have to be happy with the addition of Ball in the backcourt alongside Edwards, and it creates one of the most explosive and exciting duos in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season.This article originally appeared on For The Win: The Celtics’ trade ask for Jaylen Brown was a ‘king’s ransom’ from Timberwolves