Celtics discuss trading Jaylen Brown to Timberwolves before deal with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Boston Celtics initially sought to trade Jaylen Brown to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to a report by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Celtics were looking for a significant return, including Rudy Gobert and substantial draft assets. However, discussions led the Celtics to ultimately trade Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George instead. The decision to bypass a deal with Minnesota could have implications for both teams' rosters and future strategies.
- •Celtics considered trading Jaylen Brown to Timberwolves.
- •Boston sought Rudy Gobert and draft picks in return.
- •Trade talks focused on how Brown and Anthony Edwards would fit.
- •Celtics ended up sending Brown to 76ers for Paul George.
- •Gobert's potential impact on the Celtics was a significant consideration.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics Tried to Trade Jaylen Brown to Timberwolves for Massive Return Haul
"If Boston had dealt with Minnesota instead, this could've looked quite different.
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