Carmelo Anthony comments on Sixers acquiring Jaylen Brown from Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Carmelo Anthony shared his views on the Philadelphia 76ers' significant trade for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. The 76ers acquired Brown by sending Paul George and several draft picks to Boston. Anthony highlighted that the deal appears to be a strong move for Philadelphia, despite concerns about Boston's return for a star player. The trade ends Brown's tenure with the Celtics, allowing the Sixers to partner him with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid as they aim for success in the Eastern Conference. As the offseason progresses, the implications of this trade continue to unfold.
- •Carmelo Anthony analyzed the Sixers' trade for Jaylen Brown.
- •Philadelphia sent Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks to Boston.
- •Anthony expressed confusion over Boston's return in the trade.
- •The deal ends Brown's decade-long stint with the Celtics.
- •The Sixers aim to contend for the conference title with Maxey, Embiid, and Brown.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Carmelo Anthony gives his thoughts on Sixers trading for Jaylen Brown
"NBA legend Carmelo Anthony gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers trading for Jaylen Brown.
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