76ers reject Celtics' trade offer involving Jaylen Brown and V.J. Edgecombe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have turned down a trade proposal from the Boston Celtics that centered on Jaylen Brown and included their young prospect V.J. Edgecombe. The Celtics initially sought Edgecombe to complete the deal. Despite trading Paul George and multiple draft picks, the 76ers opted to retain Edgecombe, citing his potential value. Philadelphia aims to develop Edgecombe alongside the recently acquired Brown and star Joel Embiid as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •76ers rejected Celtics' trade request for V.J. Edgecombe.
- •Celtics initially wanted Edgecombe in a deal for Jaylen Brown.
- •Philadelphia traded Paul George and picks to acquire Brown.
- •The 76ers plan to develop Edgecombe alongside Joel Embiid and Brown.
- •This trade strategy positions the 76ers as a contender in the Eastern Conference.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers rejected Celtics' wild Jaylen Brown-centered trade offer for V.J. Edgecombe, per report
"The Philadelphia 76ers refused to surrender their 20-year-old rising star in a blockbuster deal.
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