Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
On July 1, 2026, the Boston Celtics traded star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks. The deal includes a 2028 first-round pick, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and conditional second-round picks in 2028 and 2030. The trade follows the Celtics' unsuccessful attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, leading to speculation about the return for Brown. Celtics fan Bill Simmons expressed shock at learning about the trade after waking from a colonoscopy. This move raises questions about the Celtics' future plans as they navigate the offseason.
- •Celtics acquire Paul George in exchange for Jaylen Brown.
- •The trade includes multiple future draft picks.
- •Bill Simmons learned of the trade post-colonoscopy, expressing disbelief.
- •Celtics' move follows unsuccessful Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks.
- •Questions remain about Celtics' direction after the trade.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown sounds off about Colin Cowherd, anonymous sources on Twitch stream after trade
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Why Bill Simmons thought he was ‘dead’ when Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia 76ers
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — ’I Think I’m Dead’ — Celtics Superfan Bill Simmons Shares Wild Story of Waking Up From Colonoscopy to Jaylen Brown Trade
"In one of the more shocking trades in recent history, the Boston Celtics traded star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, a 2028 first-round pick (or swap), an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and two conditional second-round picks (2028 and 2030). The initial thought is that the 76ers absolutely fleeced the Celtics, and their fans do not seem pleased.
"The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning blockbuster NBA trade on Wednesday, with Boston sending Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031), and two second-round picks (2028, 2030). And on Thursday night, Brown went to his Twitch livestream to go off about the trade and…
"Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers has Bill Simmons in pain. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has never hidden his support and passion for the Boston Celtics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:00 PMJaylen Brown sounds off about Colin Cowherd, anonymous sources on Twitch stream after trade
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a stunning blockbuster NBA trade on Wednesday, with Boston sending Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031), and two second-round picks (2028, 2030). And on Thursday night, Brown went to his Twitch livestream to go off about the trade and…
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:56 AMWhy Bill Simmons thought he was ‘dead’ when Jaylen Brown was traded to Philadelphia 76ers
Jaylen Brown’s shocking trade to the Philadelphia 76ers has Bill Simmons in pain. NBA analyst Bill Simmons has never hidden his support and passion for the Boston Celtics.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:59 PM’I Think I’m Dead’ — Celtics Superfan Bill Simmons Shares Wild Story of Waking Up From Colonoscopy to Jaylen Brown Trade
In one of the more shocking trades in recent history, the Boston Celtics traded star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, a 2028 first-round pick (or swap), an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and two conditional second-round picks (2028 and 2030). The initial thought is that the 76ers absolutely fleeced the Celtics, and their fans do not seem pleased.
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