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Jaylen Brown Makes Admission About Celtics-76ers Trade

Jaylen Brown Makes Admission About Celtics-76ers Trade

Summary

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and future draft picks, ending Brown’s 10-year time with Boston. Brown expressed surprise about going to Philadelphia, a team that recently knocked the Celtics out of the playoffs.

Key Facts

  • Jaylen Brown was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • In return, the Celtics received Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.
  • Brown played with the Celtics for 10 years before the trade.
  • The 76ers beat the Celtics in the 2026 first-round NBA playoffs after Boston had a 3-1 lead.
  • Brown averaged 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists during that playoff series.
  • Brown helped the Celtics win the 2024 NBA title and was named Finals MVP.
  • Celtics president Brad Stevens said the trade was due to concerns about team depth and salary limits.
  • Brown will now join teammates Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe on the 76ers.
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