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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

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

Summary

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, acquiring Paul George and four future draft picks. The deal marks a new direction for Boston as they reshape their roster around Jayson Tatum. The draft compensation includes an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and two favorable second-round picks from other teams. George, who has two years remaining on his contract, will add experience to the Celtics' lineup.

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•Celtics receive Paul George and four draft picks in the trade.
•Boston will choose the more favorable first-round pick in 2028.
•George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds in last season's 37 games.
•Brown spent 10 years with the Celtics before the trade.

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1:52 AMYahoo Sports — The Boston Celtics are reportedly pleased with the shocking Jaylen Brown trade
12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown trade: Which 4 draft picks did Celtics acquire in stunning deal?

What they're saying

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In a shocking move, the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and a haul of draft picks, but it has not gone down well with anyone outside the Celtics organization.
— Yahoo Sports