Philadelphia 76ers acquire Jaylen Brown from Boston Celtics in trade

The Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics on July 2, 2026. In exchange, Boston received Paul George, two future first-round picks, and two second-round picks. The Portland Trail Blazers, who were previously interested in Brown, had been exploring a trade involving Jrue Holiday but ultimately did not finalize an offer. The outcome raises questions about the Blazers' decision-making during negotiations and their future plans.

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