Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers amid tensions with Jayson Tatum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly due to declining relations with the organization and growing tensions with Jayson Tatum. Sources indicate that dissatisfaction from Tatum's camp over Brown's demeanor contributed to the trade. Brown criticized the trade process, expressing feelings of disrespect and a lack of communication from the Celtics. The move follows a month of speculation, including Brown's name linked to potential trades involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Celtics received Paul George and multiple draft picks in return for Brown.
- •Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers on July 3, 2026.
- •Paul George and multiple draft picks were sent to Boston.
- •Tensions between Brown and Tatum were reportedly significant.
- •Brown criticized the trade process and communication from the Celtics.
- •The trade follows speculation linking Brown to Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum was reportedly the final straw to cutting ties with 76ers' Jaylen Brown
"The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown in a move that felt like was due to the declining relationship with the organization. However, it seems that Jayson Tatum was a big reason as well.
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