Jordan Walsh expresses missing Jaylen Brown after his trade to 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh shared his feelings about the departure of Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Walsh, who has signed a three-year, $16 million contract extension, learned a lot from Brown, who mentored him during his rookie season. While Walsh acknowledges that the NBA is a business, he found Brown's absence significant, as they had developed a strong bond as seatmates on the team plane. Walsh is expected to take on a larger role next season and noted that he needs to focus on his own performance moving forward.
- •Jordan Walsh discusses missing Jaylen Brown after his trade.
- •Walsh is set to take on a bigger role for the Celtics.
- •He signed a three-year, $16 million contract extension.
- •Brown served as a mentor to Walsh in his rookie season.
- •Walsh acknowledges the business nature of the NBA.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Jordan Walsh opens up on missing Jaylen Brown as team plane seatmate
"Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh said he learned a lot from his close connection with Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown.
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