Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers as transition begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason after a decade with the team. Brown, a five-time All-Star and the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, was part of a core that led the Celtics to multiple conference finals and a championship. The decision comes amid challenges in maintaining competitive salary levels under new league financial rules. Some analysts believe the trade might have been more strategic had it occurred earlier. Boston now looks to focus on developing younger players while adjusting to a new roster dynamic.
- •Jaylen Brown played ten years with the Celtics.
- •He was named an All-Star five times and NBA Finals MVP once.
- •The Celtics aim to invest in younger players following the trade.
- •Boston's core faced challenges under new salary cap rules.
- •Analysts suggest earlier trade could have been more beneficial.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Celtics Have Traded Jaylen Brown Sooner?
"Did Boston part ways with Brown at the right time, or was there no right time?
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