Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1. In exchange, the Celtics received Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. The move highlights the Celtics' decision to build their future around Jayson Tatum, marking a significant shift in team strategy after Brown's involvement in trade rumors. Reports indicate the organization determined they could not win a championship with both Brown and Tatum together. The specifics of the declining relationship between Brown and the team remain unclear, but this trade signals a new direction for Boston’s roster moving forward.
- •Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers on July 1.
- •Boston received Paul George and multiple draft picks in return.
- •The Celtics aim to build around Jayson Tatum following the trade.
- •Brown's relationship with the Celtics had been deteriorating.
- •Boston previously sought more value for Brown during negotiations.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — The Celtics Chose Jayson Tatum Over Jaylen Brown
"The Boston Celtics’ front office approached the 2026 offseason aggressively — but not as buyers. Instead of making a push to acquire talent, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens did the opposite. He had an asset he was actively trying to sell. Boston reportedly pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo, but only at a specific price: Jaylen […] The post The Celtics Chose Jayson Tatum Over Jaylen Brown appeared first on The Lead.
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