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

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

The Boston Celtics traded All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, 2026. In return, the Celtics received veteran Paul George along with two first-round picks in 2028 and 2031 and two second-round picks in 2028 and 2030. This move follows the Celtics' playoff exit at the hands of the 76ers, marking Philadelphia's first postseason win against Boston since 1982. Brown's value has been a topic of debate, especially in light of recent analytics discussions questioning his elite status. He is now set to join Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid in Philadelphia as the 76ers aim to build a competitive team.

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  • Celtics receive Paul George and multiple draft picks for Brown.
  • Brown was Boston's top scorer in their recent playoff series against Philadelphia.
  • 76ers aim to strengthen their roster after beating Celtics in the postseason.
  • Debate continues over Brown's value in the analytics community.
  • Trade occurs amidst significant organizational changes for both franchises.
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After the Celtics traded the All-NBA wing to Philadelphia, we’re about to find out what Brown looks like outside of Boston.

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After the Celtics traded the All-NBA wing to Philadelphia, we’re about to find out what Brown looks like outside of Boston.

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