Bob Myers clarifies Jaylen Brown trade not linked to Knicks playoff loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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.
- •Philadelphia 76ers traded Paul George and a pick for Jaylen Brown.
- •Bob Myers emphasizes the trade predated the Knicks series outcome.
- •LeBron James joined the 76ers after Brown's acquisition.
- •The 76ers aim for a stronger roster to compete for the NBA title.
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Myers explains why Philadelphia 76ers’ Jaylen Brown trade had nothing to do with NY Knicks loss
"With the Philadelphia 76ers getting swept by eventual NBA champions New York Knicks, some felt their loss convinced them to trade for Jaylen Brown. The 76ers pulled off an incredible move by giving up Paul George and one first-round pick to bring Brown to the team, followed quickly by the signing of LeBron James.
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