Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George and picks
Yahoo Sports • 3 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, along with two first-round picks and two second-round picks. This transaction represents the conclusion of Brown's successful 10-season tenure with the Celtics, during which he made five All-Star teams and helped secure an NBA championship in 2024. Following an impressive performance last season where he led the Celtics to 56 wins, Brown's departure comes after the team struggled in the playoffs. In turn, the 76ers are adding a younger forward to their roster as they attempt to strengthen their championship aspirations.
- •Celtics receive Paul George and multiple draft picks in the trade
- •Brown was a key player in the Celtics' recent successes, including a 2024 championship
- •76ers aim for contention, adding Brown to a core with Joel Embiid
- •Trade reflects Boston's response to playoff challenges and roster restrictions
- •Brown averaged over 20 points per game in his final seasons with the Celtics
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- 11:28 PMESPN — Celtics sending Brown to 76ers, sources say
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — In a stunning move, Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks
- 11:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — Celtics reportedly trade 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers after stormy few weeks
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Fallout: Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, picks
"The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move for the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday. Boston also gets two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not received the required league approvals. ESPN first reported the trade agreement, and the terms were later confirmed by The Boston Globe.
"Celtics star Jaylen Brown is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in a stunning NBA trade that will send Paul George to Boston, ESPN reported on Wednesday.But the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the 76ers to fall in seven games, and Brown had recently been the subject of trade speculation -- notably as part of a package aimed at acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
"Celtics to get Paul George and draft picks in deal Brown had been unhappy with treatment by Celtics The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the league. Boston will also receive two first-round picks and two second-rounders as part of the deal. Continue reading...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:40 AMWith Jaylen Brown, 76ers Should Contend For Eastern Conference Title
The 76ers agreed to acquire Celtics forward Jaylen Brown in a trade, per ESPN. The Celtics are reportedly receiving veteran forward Paul George and four draft picks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:37 AMCeltics reportedly trading Brown to Sixers in NBA blockbuster
Celtics star Jaylen Brown is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers in a stunning NBA trade that will send Paul George to Boston, ESPN reported on Wednesday.But the Celtics blew a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series against the 76ers to fall in seven games, and Brown had recently been the subject of trade speculation -- notably as part of a package aimed at acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:16 AMCeltics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 draft picks
Brown was reportedly used as the main piece in Boston's failed trade offer to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 11:28 PMCeltics sending Brown to 76ers, sources say
The Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:27 PMIn a stunning move, Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks
Philadelphia now starts Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Brown. If Joel Embiid is healthy, watch out.
- The Guardian SportJul 1, 2026, 11:20 PMCeltics reportedly trade 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to 76ers after stormy few weeks
Celtics to get Paul George and draft picks in deal Brown had been unhappy with treatment by Celtics The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move in the league. Boston will also receive two first-round picks and two second-rounders as part of the deal. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 10:49 PMAnother blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move for the NBA, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday. Boston also gets two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not received the required league approvals. ESPN first reported the trade agreement, and the terms were later confirmed by The Boston Globe.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 10:49 PMFantasy Fallout: Celtics reportedly trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, picks
After their failed attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was clear that the Celtics believed they needed to move on from Brown.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 10:48 PMWhy Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George
Boston shipped its franchise cornerstone for good reason.
- CBS NBAJul 1, 2026, 10:38 PMJaylen Brown traded to 76ers: Celtics star heading to Philadelphia for Paul George, draft picks, per report
The stunning deal marks the end of Brown's enormously successful 10-season run in Boston
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