Celtics owner discusses trade of Jaylen Brown to 76ers
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Bill Chisholm expressed initial hesitation about trading Jaylen Brown but was ultimately convinced by Celtics president Brad Stevens and the front office. The trade, which occurred last July, sent Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and picks. Chisholm acknowledged the fan sentiment surrounding Brown, calling the decision challenging. As the Celtics revamp their roster following their 2024 NBA championship, they aim to remain competitive while managing financial constraints. The success of this season will significantly influence how fans view the trade and its implications for the franchise's future.
- •Chisholm was initially unsure about trading 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
- •Trade involved sending Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and picks.
- •Celtics hope to remain competitive with Jayson Tatum and new additions.
- •Success this season will determine fan reception of the trade.
- •Chisholm emphasized the importance of the front office's decisions.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Was Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm initially against trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers?
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics owner Chisholm says he was convinced to sign off on Jaylen Brown trade by 'best brains in basketball'
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics owner breaks silence on Jaylen Brown to 76ers: 'Really needed to be convinced'
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics owner Bill Chisholm admits he 'needed to be convinced' to trade Jaylen Brown
- 4:43 PMCBS NBA — Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says 'best brains in basketball' convinced him to trade Jaylen Brown
"This trade did not sit well with many fans, but Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office were convinced it was the right move.
"Celtics owner Bill Chisholm opened up about the emotional toll and front-office push behind trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
"The private equity magnate took some time to talk about how he saw the blockbuster deal when it first crossed his desk.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:01 PMWas Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm initially against trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers?
The private equity magnate took some time to talk about how he saw the blockbuster deal when it first crossed his desk.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:46 PMCeltics owner Chisholm says he was convinced to sign off on Jaylen Brown trade by 'best brains in basketball'
This trade did not sit well with many fans, but Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office were convinced it was the right move.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:25 PMCeltics owner breaks silence on Jaylen Brown to 76ers: 'Really needed to be convinced'
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm opened up about the emotional toll and front-office push behind trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:31 AMCeltics owner Bill Chisholm admits he 'needed to be convinced' to trade Jaylen Brown
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm admits he 'needed to be convinced' to trade Jaylen Brown
- CBS NBAAug 18, 2026, 4:43 PMCeltics owner Bill Chisholm says 'best brains in basketball' convinced him to trade Jaylen Brown
Chisholm had trepidation, but Brad Stevens and Boston's front office had 'conviction' about trading Brown, he said
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