Celtics star Jaylen Brown considers post-basketball move to MMA
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Boston, Feb. 15, 2026 — Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown is looking beyond the NBA and has his sights set on a future in mixed martial arts, according to a New York Post report published Monday.
The article states Brown has “talked to some people” in the MMA world about making the transition once his basketball career is over. No timeline or specific promotion was mentioned.
Brown is in the midst of his NBA tenure with the Celtics, but the report notes his interest in combat sports could shape his post-basketball plans.
Further details about his potential training regimen or possible debut opponents were not disclosed.
Source: New York Post
