Joel Embiid excited about Jaylen Brown joining the 76ers

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.

• 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Gansey on Joel Embiid's reaction to acquiring Jaylen Brown: 'He's excited...he's fired up'
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