Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, per a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. The announcement prompted a response from Shapiro on X, who welcomed Brown to Philadelphia and suggested the trade improves the 76ers while weakening the Celtics. As the trade unfolds, implications for both teams’ rosters and future strategies will remain a focal point.
- •Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George.
- •76ers receive two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
- •Shapiro reacted on X, praising the 76ers' upgrade.
- •Trade impacts both teams' playoff contention in the East.
- •Details emerging with the trade confirmed on July 2, 2026.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Shapiro immediately reacted on X with a message, …
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