Joel Embiid excited about Jaylen Brown joining the 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers President Mike Gansey revealed that Joel Embiid is excited about the recent acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. The Sixers traded Paul George, along with two first-round and two second-round picks, to secure the Second Team All-NBA forward. Embiid, who is focusing on his offseason preparations, expressed enthusiasm to Gansey following the trade. The combination of Embiid, Brown, and Tyrese Maxey, along with second-year guard VJ Edgecombe, positions the Sixers as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.
- •Mike Gansey shares Embiid's positive feelings about Jaylen Brown's trade.
- •The 76ers acquired Brown in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks.
- •Embiid is healthy and ramping up his offseason training.
- •Philadelphia aims to be a top contender in the Eastern Conference.
- •Embiid, Brown, and Maxey will form a key trio for the 76ers.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid's reaction to acquiring Jaylen Brown: 'He's excited...he's fired up'
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers' Mike Gansey shares Joel Embiid's reaction to Jaylen Brown trade
"Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey shares Joel Embiid's reaction to the big Jaylen Brown trade.
"Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid's reaction to acquiring Jaylen Brown: 'He's excited...he's fired up'
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 2:00 AMMike Gansey on Joel Embiid's reaction to acquiring Jaylen Brown: 'He's excited...he's fired up'
Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid's reaction to acquiring Jaylen Brown: 'He's excited...he's fired up'
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:23 PM76ers' Mike Gansey shares Joel Embiid's reaction to Jaylen Brown trade
Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey shares Joel Embiid's reaction to the big Jaylen Brown trade.
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