Celtics acquire Paul George from 76ers in blockbuster trade

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Celtics acquire Paul George from 76ers in blockbuster trade
Summary

The Boston Celtics have officially acquired Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade confirmed on July 6. The Celtics gave up Jaylen Brown and received not only George, a nine-time NBA All-Star, but also several future draft picks as part of the deal. George, who signed a four-year, $211 million contract with Philadelphia in 2024, has faced criticism for his performance, averaging 16.7 points per game over the past two seasons. The Celtics will be looking to rebuild their roster as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Celtics acquire Paul George and future draft picks from 76ers.
  • Jaylen Brown is traded to the 76ers as part of the deal.
  • George has had a disappointing output with 16.7 points per game in Philadelphia.
  • The trade was announced by the Celtics in a press release.
  • Celtics aim to improve their chances for the 2026-27 season.
Latest Updates
  • 4:30 PMYahoo SportsCeltics officially acquire overpaid $212 million ex-76ers forward, nine-time All-Star
What they're saying
"

The Boston Celtics will enter the 2026-27 season with a former Philadelphia 76ers disappointment on their roster.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days