76ers acquire Jaylen Brown in significant trade with Celtics
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have completed a surprising trade for Jaylen Brown, acquiring the star from the Boston Celtics. This deal includes the 76ers sending Paul George and multiple future draft picks to Boston. This move is seen as a reshaping of the Eastern Conference as it provides the Sixers with a formidable core alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The trade occurs amid ongoing speculation about LeBron James' next career move, further heightening the offseason activity.
- •76ers send Paul George and two first-round and two second-round picks to Celtics.
- •Brown is viewed as an MVP-level player in his prime.
- •Trade alters the balance of power in the Eastern Conference.
- •The 76ers now have a new core of Brown, Embiid, and Maxey.
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