Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft picks

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft picks
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The Boston Celtics have completed a trade sending Jaylen Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Paul George and two first-round draft picks. Despite this significant player exchange, the Celtics' salary cap situation remains largely unchanged. George's trade bonus increases his salary from $54.1 million to $57.7 million. The Celtics now hold a surplus of eight first-round picks and seven second-round picks going forward. This trade adds to the ongoing evolution of team rosters in the NBA.

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  • Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and picks
  • George's salary increases to $57.7 million after trade bonus
  • Boston holds eight first-round and seven second-round picks
  • Celtics' salary cap situation remains largely unchanged
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