Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers ahead of upcoming season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 7, 2026. This move comes amid growing debate over Brown's value, with conflicting opinions on his impact and analytics. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens stated that salary considerations played a significant role in the decision, as Brown's contract was set to exceed $183 million over three years. The Celtics must now navigate roster adjustments as they address financial constraints and team composition.
- •Jaylen Brown traded from Celtics to 76ers on July 7, 2026.
- •Debate on Brown's worth highlights analytics vs. traditional evaluations.
- •Brad Stevens cited financial aspects as a key factor in the trade.
- •Brown's contract was set at $183 million over three years.
- •Celtics face roster changes in light of salary cap challenges.
- 9:37 PMCBS Sports — Why the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, and why they could actually be better for it
"The nerd-number Brown discourse is out of control, but Boston might be better off in the long term after the shocking deal
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