Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Clippers amid controversy over decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers, acquiring Paul George and draft picks. The move comes after speculation about Brown's future, initially linked to a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bill Simmons, who indicated in June that the Celtics were open to trading Brown, revealed he learned of the trade while recovering from a colonoscopy. Simmons' delayed reaction to the trade stirred conversations among fans.
- •Celtics traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Speculation about Brown had circulated following trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Bill Simmons learned about the trade after a colonoscopy.
- •Simmons had previously suggested a dinner might resolve trade concerns.
- •The trade has generated significant reactions on social media.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons learned about Jaylen Brown trade in worst possible way
"Simmons has broken his silence on the Celtics' puzzling decision.
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