Jaylen Brown calls trade to 76ers 'weird' after Celtics stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Jaylen Brown described his recent trade to the Philadelphia 76ers as 'weird' following ten seasons with the Boston Celtics. In a statement, Brown expressed surprise at the move, stating, 'My brain is like, Philly? Of all places… like why would you do that?' The trade marks a significant shift in his career, moving from a rival team to the 76ers. Details on how this change affects lineup dynamics remain unclear. Further updates on player reactions are expected.
- •Jaylen Brown traded to the Philadelphia 76ers from the Boston Celtics.
- •He spent the first ten years of his career with the Celtics.
- •Brown finds the trade surprising and calls it 'weird.'
- •Details on the implications for both teams are still emerging.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown describes trade to Philadelphia 76ers with one word
"Jaylen Brown needed just one word to describe being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after spending the first ten seasons of his career as a member of the rival Boston Celtics. My brain is like, Philly?
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