Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers in blockbuster deal with Celtics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Jaylen Brown is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Paul George, along with two first-round and two second-round picks. Brown had a standout season last year, but this trade signifies Boston's willingness to part with their All-NBA player to a divisional rival. Brown's fantasy value may decline as he joins a team with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe. George's transition to the Celtics could benefit both him and Jayson Tatum, enhancing their on-court synergy. This move is expected to reshape both team's dynamics heading into the upcoming season.
- •Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers for Paul George and draft picks.
- •Brown had a career-best season in Boston before the trade.
- •Fantasy values of players like Maxey and Edgecombe may decline.
- •George's role in Boston could enhance his fantasy performance.
- •Trade reshapes dynamics for both Philadelphia and Boston.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers: Basketball world reacts after jaw-dropping Celtics deal, including Tyrese Maxey
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers: Basketball world, including Tyrese Maxey, reacts after jaw-dropping Celtics deal
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown reportedly traded from Celtics to 76ers: Ripple effect will alter fantasy basketball landscape
"Dan Titus breaks down the major fantasy basketball ramifications of the reported 76ers-Celtics blockbuster deal.
"The basketball world is buzzing in the wake of this summer blockbuster swap.
"The sport is buzzing in the wake of this summer blockbuster swap.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:44 AMJaylen Brown traded to 76ers: Basketball world reacts after jaw-dropping Celtics deal, including Tyrese Maxey
The basketball world is buzzing in the wake of this summer blockbuster swap.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:44 AMJaylen Brown traded to 76ers: Basketball world, including Tyrese Maxey, reacts after jaw-dropping Celtics deal
The sport is buzzing in the wake of this summer blockbuster swap.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:51 PMJaylen Brown reportedly traded from Celtics to 76ers: Ripple effect will alter fantasy basketball landscape
Dan Titus breaks down the major fantasy basketball ramifications of the reported 76ers-Celtics blockbuster deal.
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