Celtics' Brad Stevens discusses concerns over Jaylen Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed the media on July 6 regarding the recent trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Stevens indicated that he has 'lost sleep' over the fan reaction, acknowledging the strong connection between Brown and the city. The trade saw Brown depart for Paul George, two first-round picks for 2028 and 2031, and two second-round picks for 2028 and 2030. He noted the financial burden of having both Jayson Tatum and Brown consume a significant portion of the salary cap, emphasizing the need for flexibility moving forward.
- •Brad Stevens spoke about the Jaylen Brown trade on July 6.
- •The trade sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George.
- •Celtics received two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
- •Fan reaction to the trade has been negative.
- •Stevens emphasized the importance of financial flexibility moving forward.
- 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics President Brad Stevens Reveals 1 Aspect of Jaylen Brown Trade He ’Lost Sleep’ Over
"Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens addressed the controversial Jaylen Brown trade on Monday. He took the podium at the Auerbach Center to answer questions from an eager Boston press corps following the trade that continues to reverberate around the NBA.
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