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Isiah Thomas comments on Celtics' handling of Jaylen Brown trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:56 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Isiah Thomas comments on Celtics' handling of Jaylen Brown trade
Summary

Isiah Thomas has voiced concerns over the Boston Celtics' management of the Jaylen Brown situation, following his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 offseason. Thomas reflects on the Celtics' decision to prioritize Jayson Tatum amid financial constraints after their 2024 championship. He believes the handling of the situation could have been more effective and noted that Brown was unfairly treated during this process. Despite the changes, Thomas suggests the Celtics maintain a strong roster with Tatum, Derrick White, and Paul George as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

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  • •Isiah Thomas critiques the Celtics' handling of Jaylen Brown's trade.
  • •Celtics chose to keep Jayson Tatum over Brown due to financial reasons.
  • •Thomas believes Brown was wrongly impacted by the trade decision.
  • •Celtics aim for a competitive roster for the upcoming season.
  • •Team includes Tatum, White, and George post-trade.
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  • 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Isiah Thomas gets honest about how the Celtics messed up the Jaylen Brown situation
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The Jaylen Brown trade was a learning experience for the Celtics moving forward.

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