Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers in surprising deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 3, 2026. The return for Brown includes 36-year-old Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, a haul that raises eyebrows among fans. This trade follows Brown's nearly 29 points per game average for a 56-win Celtics team. Historical comparisons show other top players like Paul George and Isaiah Thomas received significantly better returns in previous trades after strong MVP finishes.
- •Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers on July 3, 2026.
- •Boston receives Paul George along with two first-round picks.
- •Brown averaged nearly 29 points for a 56-win team last season.
- •Historical trades reveal the Celtics' return is below par.
- •Brad Stevens executed the trade and faced fan criticism.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — The Jaylen Brown trade haul looks bad. NBA history says it could have been worse
"HoopsHype breaks down the NBA trade returns that teams have netted for star players coming off of Top 6 MVP finishes, like Jaylen Brown.
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