Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and draft assets

On July 1, the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft assets. There is a growing discussion around the impact of this trade within the context of the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement. Critics argue that having two supermax contract players can negatively affect team flexibility and overall roster construction. Analysts suggest that this move could help alleviate some of the issues faced by the Celtics, including the need for certain player types to support Brown's gameplay style.

• 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Did the Boston Celtics do addition by subtraction when they traded Jaylen Brown to 76ers?