Kendrick Perkins warns Celtics about LeBron James, Jaylen Brown threat
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kendrick Perkins expressed concern for the Boston Celtics following the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. He believes that Brown's new partnership with LeBron James could haunt the Celtics if the 76ers win the NBA championship. Perkins indicated that the Celtics' decision to trade an All-NBA player to a rival could be significant, especially if it helps Philadelphia end its 43-year title drought. He emphasized the historical implications it would hold for the Celtics if the 76ers triumphed. Although the 76ers face chemistry and injury challenges, they remain strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.
- •Kendrick Perkins claims Celtics should be worried about LeBron and Brown.
- •Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers this off-season.
- •Perkins believes a 76ers championship could 'stain' Celtics history.
- •76ers potentially one of the strongest teams in the league.
- •Concerns remain about team chemistry and injuries, particularly with Joel Embiid.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Former Celtics Champion Thinks Jaylen Brown Trade Could Stain Boston Forever
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It will stain’ – Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James and Jaylen Brown could tarnish the Celtics forever
"Kendrick Perkins believes the Boston Celtics should be very worried about LeBron James and Jaylen Brown next season. The Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers this off-season, which then helped to convince James to join them in free agency.
"Kendrick Perkins has even more thoughts on the blockbuster deal that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:18 PMFormer Celtics Champion Thinks Jaylen Brown Trade Could Stain Boston Forever
Kendrick Perkins has even more thoughts on the blockbuster deal that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:33 PM‘It will stain’ – Kendrick Perkins says LeBron James and Jaylen Brown could tarnish the Celtics forever
Kendrick Perkins believes the Boston Celtics should be very worried about LeBron James and Jaylen Brown next season. The Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers this off-season, which then helped to convince James to join them in free agency.
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