Draymond Green praises Sixers for acquiring Jaylen Brown from Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a notable offseason move. The trade involved sending Paul George along with two first-round and two second-round picks to Boston. Draymond Green commended the deal on his podcast, emphasizing that the Sixers significantly improved their roster. He suggested that giving up two lower-tier first-round picks for a proven talent like Brown was a substantial victory for Philadelphia. With Brown joining Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, the Sixers are positioned as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.
- •Philadelphia trades Paul George and draft picks for Jaylen Brown.
- •Green believes this trade makes the Sixers strong contenders.
- •Brown is coming off a standout season as a primary option.
- •The Sixers are led by new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey.
- •Philadelphia's roster now includes stars Maxey, Embiid, and rising prospect VJ Edgecombe.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green gives his thoughts on Sixers acquiring Jaylen Brown
"Draymond Green gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics.
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