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 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.
- •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.
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — "This trade would've driven him crazy."
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