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Jaylen Brown Traded to Sixers for Paul George, Picks

7/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jaylen Brown was traded from Boston to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
Jaylen Brown posted a statement expressing excitement, disappointment, and gratitude to Boston fans.
Celtics Brad Stevens was criticized for getting Paul George and draft picks for Brown.
Brown remains under a $183 million, three-year contract and can seek an extension this summer.
The trade ends Brown’s partnership with Jayson Tatum and adds Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

History

Historical Context

In July 2019 Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $103 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, contingent on acquiring Paul George in a trade that sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and draft assets to Toronto. The blockbuster move continued the franchise’s pattern of high-value star swaps, later adding Jerry West as a consultant to guide rebuilds. This approach paved the way for subsequent multi-team roster overhauls.

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Story summary

Jaylen Brown was traded from Boston to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
Jaylen Brown posted a statement expressing excitement, disappointment, and gratitude to Boston fans.
Celtics Brad Stevens was criticized for getting Paul George and draft picks for Brown.
Brown remains under a $183 million, three-year contract and can seek an extension this summer.
The trade ends Brown’s partnership with Jayson Tatum and adds Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

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