76ers acquire Jaylen Brown from Celtics in significant trade deal

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76ers acquire Jaylen Brown from Celtics in significant trade deal
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers have completed a trade to acquire Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics on July 2, 2026. This move marks a pivotal moment as the Sixers look to strengthen their roster following the end of Brown's season. Brown, a five-time All-Star, is known for his scoring ability and defensiveness, which the 76ers hope to capitalize on alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The deal also comes with considerable financial implications, as Brown is under a supermax contract that will significantly impact Philadelphia's salary cap going forward.

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  • 76ers acquire Jaylen Brown in trade with Celtics.
  • Brown is a five-time All-Star and NBA Finals MVP.
  • Trade involves Paul George and multiple draft picks.
  • Brown’s contract will pay him $183 million over three seasons.
  • 76ers' roster now heavily reliant on star players' contracts.
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What they're saying
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Brown is the most dependable, high-level wing the Sixers have had since Jimmy Butler.

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Brown is the most dependable, high-level wing the Sixers have had since Jimmy Butler.

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Brown is the most dependable, high-level wing the Sixers have had since Jimmy Butler.

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