Jaylen Brown joins 76ers roster following trade from Celtics
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Jaylen Brown officially joins the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming NBA season following an offseason trade from the Boston Celtics. The move concludes Brown's 10-year tenure in Boston and pairs him with teammates Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and LeBron James. During a recent Twitch stream, Brown expressed an aggressive competitive mindset regarding his move to a new organization. His departure from the Celtics followed reports of organizational friction during trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brown enters the season coming off a campaign where he averaged 28.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. The 76ers acquired Brown in a deal that involved Paul George and additional draft compensation.
- •Jaylen Brown joins the 76ers after spending 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics.
- •The trade deal included Paul George and additional draft considerations.
- •Brown averaged 28.2 points per game last season and finished sixth in MVP voting.
- •Philadelphia's roster now includes Brown alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and LeBron James.
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"Jaylen Brown is entering his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers with something to prove . After spending the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Brown was shockingly traded to Philadelphia this offseason in a blockbuster deal centered around Paul George and draft compensation. The move sent him from one Eastern […] The post 76ers news: Jaylen Brown declares he's out for 'blood' in Year 1 with Philly appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Jaylen Brown is excited to show the Philadelphia 76ers what he can do in the 2026-27 NBA season. Brown is one of the 76ers’ new stars after they traded for him from the Boston Celtics this summer. The five-time All-Star wants to prove he can lead a title-contending team. Brown had his best performance last [...]
"Jaylen Brown is heading to Philadelphia with a chip on his shoulder. The Boston Celtics star, who won the 2024 NBA Finals MVP and averaged 28.7 points per game last season, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer in exchange for Paul George and a package of draft picks. Now set to play alongside [...]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:24 PMJaylen Brown’s ‘Kill’ Mindset Update Raises Stakes for His First Season in Philly
Jaylen Brown is heading to Philadelphia with a chip on his shoulder. The Boston Celtics star, who won the 2024 NBA Finals MVP and averaged 28.7 points per game last season, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer in exchange for Paul George and a package of draft picks. Now set to play alongside [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:52 AMJaylen Brown Sends Chilling Warning Ahead of First 76ers Season: ‘I Want Blood This Year’
Jaylen Brown is excited to show the Philadelphia 76ers what he can do in the 2026-27 NBA season. Brown is one of the 76ers’ new stars after they traded for him from the Boston Celtics this summer. The five-time All-Star wants to prove he can lead a title-contending team. Brown had his best performance last [...]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:18 AM‘I Want Blood This Year’: Jaylen Brown On His Mentality With 76ers In 2026-27
Jaylen Brown makes a bold statement about his mentality going into his first season with the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:43 AM76ers news: Jaylen Brown declares he's out for 'blood' in Year 1 with Philly
Jaylen Brown is entering his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers with something to prove . After spending the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Boston Celtics, Brown was shockingly traded to Philadelphia this offseason in a blockbuster deal centered around Paul George and draft compensation. The move sent him from one Eastern […] The post 76ers news: Jaylen Brown declares he's out for 'blood' in Year 1 with Philly appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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