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.
- 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — How Jayson Tatum bid farewell to Jaylen Brown after shock Philadelphia 76ers trade
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum was reportedly the final straw to cutting ties with 76ers' Jaylen Brown
"The Boston Celtics hit the jackpot after drafting Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in back-to-back NBA Drafts. Both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum slowly grew into leaders and stars for the Boston Celtics over the last nine seasons.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:48 AMHow Jayson Tatum bid farewell to Jaylen Brown after shock Philadelphia 76ers trade
The Boston Celtics hit the jackpot after drafting Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in back-to-back NBA Drafts. Both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum slowly grew into leaders and stars for the Boston Celtics over the last nine seasons.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 8:41 PMCeltics' 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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