Jaylen Brown discusses trade to Sixers and transition process
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
On August 6, Jaylen Brown expressed his disappointment regarding the Celtics' communication leading up to his recent trade to the Sixers. He emphasized that his main focus now is on winning and adapting to his new role on the team. The trade marks a significant shift for Brown, as he transitions into playing for a rival in the Eastern Conference. He aims to quickly integrate and contribute to the Sixers’ success in the upcoming season.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded from the Celtics to the Sixers.
- •He expressed disappointment with the Celtics' communication.
- •Brown's focus is on winning with the Sixers.
- •The trade represents a major change in his career.
- •He aims to fit into his new role quickly.
- 10:12 PMESPN — Brown: Trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition'
- 9:37 PMPhillyVoice.com — After 'crazy transition,' Jaylen Brown ready to win with Sixers: 'I want to earn everybody's respect and trust' - PhillyVoice
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown says trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition'
"Jaylen Brown said he "wasn't that surprised" when he learned he'd been traded from the Boston Celtics to their rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, because of how often he'd heard his name in trade discussions.
"Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded him to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team.
"At his introductory press conference, Jaylen Brown discussed being traded to the Sixers, playing alongside LeBron James and more.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 6, 2026, 10:12 PMBrown: Trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition'
Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Celtics' communication with him before he was traded him to the Sixers, but his focus now is on winning and fitting in with his new team.
- PhillyVoice.comAug 6, 2026, 9:37 PMAfter 'crazy transition,' Jaylen Brown ready to win with Sixers: 'I want to earn everybody's respect and trust' - PhillyVoice
At his introductory press conference, Jaylen Brown discussed being traded to the Sixers, playing alongside LeBron James and more.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 9:33 PMJaylen Brown says trade to Sixers has been 'crazy transition'
Jaylen Brown said he "wasn't that surprised" when he learned he'd been traded from the Boston Celtics to their rival, the Philadelphia 76ers, because of how often he'd heard his name in trade discussions.
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