Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard traded in NBA, WNBA All-Star starters revealed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors in significant NBA trades announced today. The moves are part of a series of player transactions leading up to the new season, which includes Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball landing in Minnesota. In addition, Walker Kessler has been acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers. The WNBA has also announced its All-Star starters, featuring Caitlin Clark, who made a public statement regarding her selection. Discussions are ongoing about potential All-Star reserves.
- •Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics
- •Kawhi Leonard traded back to Toronto Raptors
- •Walker Kessler acquired by Los Angeles Lakers
- •WNBA All-Star starters revealed, Caitlin Clark issues statement
- •Discussions ongoing about potential All-Star reserves
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown & Kawhi Leonard on the move, Lakers make splashes + WNBA All-Star update
"Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the major blockbuster trades around the NBA and react to the WNBA All-Star starter announcements.
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