Jaylen Brown reflects on Celtics trade during Jimmy Kimmel interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Jaylen Brown discussed his trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers during a recent appearance on the 'Jimmy Kimmel Show'. He expressed disappointment in how the trade was handled by Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens, stating, 'I guess we'll find out' about its wisdom. Brown, who maintains ties with Boston, also addressed a viral clip of a young Celtics fan upset by his departure and reassured the child of their enduring friendship. The conversation highlighted the mixed emotions associated with the NBA's business decisions.
- •Brown expressed disappointment in how his trade was conducted.
- •He remains connected to the Boston community despite the trade.
- •A young fan's reaction to Brown's departure went viral.
- •Brown reassured the fan about their friendship post-trade.
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown opens up on Boston Celtics - Philadelphia 76ers trade on 'Jimmy Kimmel' show
"While Brown was diplomatic, he did have some brief words on the trade's impact on several levels.
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