Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers sparks league-wide reaction

The Boston Celtics dealt star wing Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster move that sent Paul George and two first‑round plus two second‑round draft picks to Boston. Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP who averaged about 28 points per game, joined a Sixers roster built around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecomb.

Brown posted on social media that he feels “excited and disappointed” about leaving Boston, while former teammate Jayson Tatum shared an emotional Instagram tribute thanking Brown for nine years together. Former Warriors forward Draymond Green called the trade “not balanced,” citing the age gap between the 29‑year‑old Brown and 36‑year‑old George. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claimed the deal validates his long‑standing view that Brown was unpopular in the league. A Spanish report added that another unnamed franchise had submitted an offer to Boston before the trade was finalized.

The transaction marks a shift for the Celtics, who appear poised to rebuild around Tatum, and gives the Sixers a premier two‑way player to bolster both scoring and perimeter defense.