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Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George

8/18/2026

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  • Boston Celtics acquired veteran forward Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in a trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia.
  • The deal also gave Boston multiple future draft picks.
  • George, 36, is entering his 17th NBA season after averaging 17.3 points per game last season.
  • Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said George is a smart, impactful player who fits the team’s style.