Paul George joins Celtics while Jaylen Brown moves to 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Paul George is set to join the Boston Celtics as Jaylen Brown moves to the Philadelphia 76ers following a trade. This move is one of the biggest changes for the Celtics in a decade, significantly altering their playing style. Fans are eager to see how George will integrate into Boston's system and how Brown will fit in with the high-usage teammates in Philadelphia. A recent podcast discussion addressed the prospective roles of these players on their new teams.
- •Paul George is joining the Boston Celtics.
- •Jaylen Brown is being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •The trade significantly changes the Celtics' playing style.
- •Fans are curious about George's integration into the Celtics.
- •Brown's role among high-usage teammates on the 76ers is under scrutiny.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — How will Paul George fit on the Boston Celtics (and Jaylen Brown on the 76ers)?
"Fans want to know how he'll play with Boston, but may also have curiosity about how Brown will work among so many high-usage teammates on the 76ers.
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