Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, Picks

In a blockbuster move that has reshaped the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics have traded All-Star guard Jaylen Brown to their longtime rival, the Philadelphia 76ers. The trade, which sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for veteran forward Paul George and multiple draft picks, ends a nine-season partnership between Brown and Celtics star Jayson Tatum, a duo that led Boston to the 2024 NBA championship.

Brown was introduced as a 76er on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and admitted the trade was a shock, revealing he threw his phone across the room upon hearing the news. The move has intensified scrutiny of his relationship with Tatum, a topic of speculation throughout their tenure together. During his introductory press conference, Brown was asked about their partnership and whether they had spoken since the trade. He responded that they had "not really" communicated but was quick to frame their dynamic as one of professional respect rather than personal animosity.

"We won a championship together," Brown said. "Anybody that you win a championship with, you would think that's what a brotherhood or a lifelong legacy would entail. Obviously, there are ups and downs in any...