Bryce Dortch questions Jaylen Brown trade following Celtics' deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Notre Dame basketball power forward Bryce Dortch expressed surprise about the Boston Celtics' trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1. As a Celtics fan and a recent transfer from Rutgers, Dortch sought insights from teammate Brady Stevens, whose father oversees basketball operations for the Celtics. This inquiry reflects Dortch's adjustment to Notre Dame and his interest in the impact of major trades in the NBA.
- •Bryce Dortch plays power forward for Notre Dame basketball.
- •Dortch transferred from Rutgers and is new to the program.
- •He asked teammate Brady Stevens about the Brown trade.
- •The trade was between the Celtics and 76ers on July 1.
- •Dortch is a Celtics fan and sought clarity on the situation.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — How the Jaylen Brown trade sent a Notre Dame basketball player in search of answer
"Notre Dame basketball power forward Bryce Dortch was stunned in July when the Boston Celtics traded a former NBA Finals MVP to a division rival.
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