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Doc Rivers surprised by Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:24 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Doc Rivers surprised by Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to 76ers
Summary

Doc Rivers expressed his surprise regarding the Boston Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Rivers recalled a message from Tommy Heinsohn, emphasizing the rivalry between the teams, stating, 'Don't ever lose to the Sixers.' He noted that the trade would have greatly unsettled Heinsohn.

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  • •Doc Rivers reacts to Celtics trading Jaylen Brown.
  • •Rivers referenced Tommy Heinsohn's rivalry message.
  • •Heinsohn believed the trade would have driven him crazy.
  • •Celtics and 76ers enhance their rosters ahead of the season.
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  • 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — "This trade would've driven him crazy."
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