Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers after Celtics' playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a surprising move, following his performances during the playoffs. The Boston Celtics parted ways with Brown, who averaged 25.7 points in the first round against the 76ers and carried significant leadership responsibilities, especially with teammate Jayson Tatum sidelined. One NBA analyst suggests that the Celtics' first-round collapse influenced the decision, prompting the franchise to trade Brown shortly after their postseason loss. Brown had a notable tenure with the Celtics, securing the NBA Finals MVP award in 2024, but is now committed to his new role with the 76ers.
- •Brown averaged 25.7 points during the playoffs against the 76ers.
- •Celtics lost to the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.
- •Brown's career-best average last season was 28.7 points per game.
- •The trade involved the 76ers sending Paul George and draft picks to Boston.
- •Brown spent 10 years with the Celtics before the trade.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Changed the Franchise Short-Term’ – NBA Analyst Details the Moment That Led to Jaylen Brown’s Blockbuster 76ers Move
"Jaylen Brown’s blockbuster move to the Philadelphia 76ers emerged as one of the most surprising trades of the offseason. While the Boston Celtics’ front office presented the decision as a business move, one NBA analyst believes there was a deeper reason behind the franchise moving on from its longtime star.
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