Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George, assess draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for veteran Paul George, along with two first-round and two second-round picks. This unexpected move has drawn criticism from fans who are concerned about George's age and injury history, as well as the perceived inadequacy of the draft assets acquired. Following the trade, Boston remains unchanged in cap flexibility, holding eight first-round and seven second-round picks. The specifics of the pick protections include a complicated situation involving a future first-round pick that could convert to a swap. The offseason moves for the Celtics continue to evoke mixed reactions among supporters as the situation unfolds.
- •Celtics trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Boston acquires two first-round and two second-round picks.
- •Critics cite George's age and contract concerns.
- •Celtics retain eight first-round and seven second-round picks.
- •Trade includes complicated protections for the 2028 pick.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics cap, draft pick situation after the Jaylen Brown - Paul George trade
"In sum, a substandard player with a substandard haul of draft assets. Where are the Celtics now in terms of assets and cap space?
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