Celtics trade Jaylen Brown ranked among worst in sports history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. Bleacher Report ranks this trade as the sixth worst of the century. The move has drawn criticism as it sends a star player to a rival team while Boston was also pursuing a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Analysts argue the trade could worsen over time for the Celtics, as they face the 76ers more frequently. The implications of this transaction will develop as the next season unfolds.
- •Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Bleacher Report lists the trade as sixth worst this century.
- •The trade sends Brown to a division rival.
- •Boston had considered swapping Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Critics warn the trade's ramifications may worsen for Boston.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jaylen Brown Trade Ranked as Bigger Rip-Off than 2 Legendary Patriots Moves
"This one will still have to play itself out, but these rankings of worst trades don't love it.
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