Bob Myers clarifies Jaylen Brown trade not linked to Knicks playoff loss

Bob Myers, President of Sports for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, stated that the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown not in reaction to their playoff sweep by the New York Knicks. The 76ers acquired Brown by sending Paul George and a first-round pick to the Boston Celtics. Myers indicated that the organization had long considered adding an MVP-level player like Brown. The move, along with the signing of LeBron James, is expected to significantly enhance the 76ers' championship prospects.

• 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Myers explains why Philadelphia 76ers’ Jaylen Brown trade had nothing to do with NY Knicks loss