76ers complete trade for Jaylen Brown from Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a significant offseason trade. Bob Myers shared details about the negotiations, highlighting the importance of trust between GMs, particularly with Celtics President Brad Stevens. Brown, a previous Finals MVP, is poised to enhance Philadelphia's championship aspirations in the Eastern Conference. His addition follows the team's plans for further acquisitions, including LeBron James. The deal reportedly unfolds amid efforts from both organizations to keep discussions private as they progressed toward formalizing the trade.
- •Philadelphia trades for Jaylen Brown from Boston
- •Brown averaged 28.7 points last season
- •Myers details negotiation dynamics with Stevens
- •Deal set the stage for LeBron James signing
- •Brown brings championship experience to the 76ers
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Myers explains how Sixers were able to land Jaylen Brown in a deal
"Bob Myers explains how the Philadelphia 76ers were able to land Jaylen Brown in a deal from the Boston Celtics.
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