Jaylen Brown expresses mixed feelings after 76ers trade
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jaylen Brown released a statement following his reported trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. He expressed gratitude for his time with the Boston Celtics, highlighting the relationships and the championship they achieved together. Brown acknowledged his excitement and disappointment about the transition, reflecting on the challenges he faced in Boston. He looks forward to joining the 76ers and earning respect in Philadelphia, stating, 'Philly — throw the ball up let’s get it!'
- •Brown thanks Boston for his experiences and relationships formed.
- •He emphasizes excitement and disappointment over the trade.
- •Brown anticipates a new chapter with the 76ers.
- •He expresses respect for Philadelphia's identity and expectations.
- 8:36 PMESPN — Brown 'excited and disappointed' for 76ers trade
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown releases statement following shocking trade to Philadelphia
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown still processing how he became a former Boston Celtic after stunning trade with 76ers
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Former Celtics star Jaylen Brown releases statement after blockbuster trade to Philadelphia
- 6:56 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown releases statement after trade to 76ers, says he's 'excited and disappointed at the same time'
"Jaylen Brown said he was still processing how the trade agreement went down that will send the former Boston Celtics star to one of its most storied rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to the Sixers, a person with knowledge of the deal’s terms said Wednesday.
"In the wake of Wednesday’s shocking trade that sent Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the 2024 Finals MVP released a statement Thursday expressing gratitude to the city of Boston.
"Brown thanked the people of Boston and said that his experiences with the Celtics, including their 2024 NBA championship, will stay with him.
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External links- ESPNJul 2, 2026, 8:36 PMBrown 'excited and disappointed' for 76ers trade
Former Celtics star Jaylen Brown says he is "excited and disappointed" over his trade to the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:19 PMJaylen Brown releases statement following shocking trade to Philadelphia
Brown thanks the Boston fans and talks about earning the respect of 76ers fans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:17 PMJaylen Brown still processing how he became a former Boston Celtic after stunning trade with 76ers
Jaylen Brown said he was still processing how the trade agreement went down that will send the former Boston Celtics star to one of its most storied rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to the Sixers, a person with knowledge of the deal’s terms said Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:58 PMFormer Celtics star Jaylen Brown releases statement after blockbuster trade to Philadelphia
In the wake of Wednesday’s shocking trade that sent Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, the 2024 Finals MVP released a statement Thursday expressing gratitude to the city of Boston.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:56 PMJaylen Brown releases statement after trade to 76ers, says he's 'excited and disappointed at the same time'
Brown thanked the people of Boston and said that his experiences with the Celtics, including their 2024 NBA championship, will stay with him.
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