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Celtics Deal Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George

7/14/2026

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Celtics Trade Brown

The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for veteran Paul George and draft picks.
Coach Joe Mazzulla said the franchise must grieve Brown while President Brad Stevens said the deal adds flexibility.
Analysts expect Paul George to boost scoring and defense, Jayson Tatum’s usage to rise, Payton Pritchard to assume point-guard duties, Derrick White to anchor the defense, and Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez to add perimeter defense.

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Edgecombe Scores

V.J. Edgecombe scored 34 points with seven rebounds and three assists on 50 percent shooting as the Sixers beat Boston 117-116.
He refined his jump-shot over the offseason, turning previously un-fluid mechanics into a reliable scorer.
Coaches warn that James Brown’s high usage could reduce Edgecombe’s on-ball minutes and trigger a sophomore slump.
Fans fear the Brown trade may stunt Edgecombe’s development, noting his rookie 16-point average amid an inconsistent role.

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Brown Accuses Embiid

Jaylen Brown accused Joel Embiid of flopping on a Twitch livestream, saying it ruined the league.
Tony Jones of The Athletic reported that Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid have spoken, refuting Tracy McGrady’s claim.
Mike Gansey said Joel Embiid was excited and he called him after the trade.
Draymond Green said Jaylen Brown’s single status versus Jayson Tatum’s family life explains differences, noting limited contact with Steph Curry does not stop championships.

History

Historical Context

Kevin Durant’s July 4 2016 decision to join the Golden State Warriors created a super-team that posted a 67-15 record and a 16-1 playoff run, reshaping NBA roster strategy. The shift prompted franchises like the Boston Celtics to prioritize flexibility, a philosophy echoed in the 2024 trade sending Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George.

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Celtics Trade Brown

The Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for veteran Paul George and draft picks.
Coach Joe Mazzulla said the franchise must grieve Brown while President Brad Stevens said the deal adds flexibility.
Analysts expect Paul George to boost scoring and defense, Jayson Tatum’s usage to rise, Payton Pritchard to assume point-guard duties, Derrick White to anchor the defense, and Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez to add perimeter defense.

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