Philadelphia trades Paul George to Boston after two seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Paul George to the Boston Celtics after a two-season tenure. George was signed to a 4-year, $212 million deal but faced challenges, including injuries and a 25-game suspension due to a violation of the league's anti-drug policy. Despite being a significant contributor, George's production declined, leading to the decision to move on. The 76ers received Jaylen Brown in return, marking a new direction for the franchise.
- •George played 41 games in his first season with Philadelphia.
- •He faced a suspension for 25 games during his second season.
- •The 76ers traded George to Boston for Jaylen Brown.
- •George was well-regarded in the locker room despite on-court struggles.
- •Philadelphia hoped George would help them contend for titles.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Looking back on the 2-year Paul George era with the Philadelphia 76ers
"It's now time to look back on the 2-year Paul George era with the Philadelphia 76ers after his trade to the Boston Celtics.
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