Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George along with two first-round and two second-round draft picks. Kendrick Perkins criticized the deal, calling it one of the dumbest trades in NBA history, citing Brown's tenure and recent MVP candidacy. George's limited availability over recent seasons was also a concern, prompting further backlash from fans and analysts. As the Celtics move forward, they have re-signed Ron Harper Jr., and added Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson, although clarity on the trade rationale remains absent from the front office.
- •Celtics acquire Paul George, two first-round and two second-round picks.
- •Kendrick Perkins criticizes the trade heavily on SportsCentre.
- •Brown ranks 10th all-time in Celtics scoring before the trade.
- •George has not been an All-Star since 2023-24 season.
- •Celtics also re-sign Ron Harper Jr. and add Conley and Robinson.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst on Jaylen Brown trade: 'One of the dumbest trades in NBA history'
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'One of the dumbest trades in NBA history': Former Celtics champion blasts Jaylen Brown deal
"ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins had a harsh assessment of the Boston Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
"Kendrick Perkins blasted Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and picks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:42 PMESPN analyst on Jaylen Brown trade: 'One of the dumbest trades in NBA history'
ESPN NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins had a harsh assessment of the Boston Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:13 PM'One of the dumbest trades in NBA history': Former Celtics champion blasts Jaylen Brown deal
Kendrick Perkins blasted Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office for trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and picks.
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