Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Sixers in surprising development

The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a significant deal that included a package centered around Paul George and two first-round picks. Celtics president Brad Stevens acknowledged the difficulty of sending Brown to a division rival, especially after their playoff matchup last season. New Sixers executive Mike Gansey described the transaction as unexpected, noting ongoing discussions with Boston prior to the deal. Gansey expressed excitement about acquiring Brown, whom the Celtics felt they could no longer afford based on his performance and contract. The trade reflects Boston's pursuit of strategic changes in their roster as they move forward.

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