Philadelphia 76ers reshape roster with 2024 Finals MVP acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers made a significant roster move by acquiring 2024 NBA Finals MVP Brown from the Boston Celtics on July 1. The deal involved George and four future draft picks, including two first-rounders and two second-rounders. Following the trade, the 76ers shifted their focus towards pursuing LeBron James, who had recently left the Los Angeles Lakers. With this acquisition, a team source commented that the team now has a "pretty interesting roster" as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •76ers acquire Brown from Celtics for George and four draft picks
- •Trade occurred on July 1, right after LeBron's departure from Lakers
- •Team sources express heightened confidence in roster after acquisition
- •76ers now actively pursuing LeBron James for the upcoming season
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Now, we’ve got a pretty interesting roster,” said a …
"“Now, we’ve got a pretty interesting roster,” said a …
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