Colin Cowherd criticized for praising Daryl Morey post-76ers' Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Colin Cowherd faced backlash after he commended Daryl Morey for a trade involving Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal, which sent Brown to Philly in exchange for Paul George along with two first-round and two second-round picks, sparked reactions across social media as many considered Brown untouchable. Critics pointed out Cowherd's error in praising someone who had been dismissed as 76ers' general manager in May. This incident adds to Cowherd's reputation for controversial statements and misinformation during broadcasts.
- •Colin Cowherd praised Daryl Morey for trade after his firing in May.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded from the Celtics to the 76ers for Paul George.
- •The trade included two first-round and two second-round picks.
- •Critics on social media labeled Cowherd's comments as misguided.
- •Brown's trade surprised many who viewed him as integral to the Celtics.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — ‘WASHED,’ ‘This Guy Stinks’ — NBA World Rips Colin Cowherd for Praising Fired Daryl Morey for 76ers’ Jaylen Brown Trade
"Over the years, FS1’s Colin Cowherd has developed a reputation as a controversial sports media personality and has often been called out for outrageous takes. This time, the NBA world did not mince its words after Cowherd made an oversight that viewers caught right away.
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