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Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George, Picks

8/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Celtics GM Brad Stevens traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and July 2026 picks.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 2025-26, and his contract could cost $140 million over two years.
George, a nine-time All-Star who waived his trade kicker, signed a short deal as an older piece.
Philadelphia expects Brown’s scoring to boost the Sixers, with the veteran training on ball-handling.

History

Historical Context

During the 1996 NBA draft, the Charlotte Hornets selected guard Kobe Bryant 13th overall and traded his rights to Los Angeles Lakers for center Vlade Divac, a move orchestrated by GM Jerry West that also cleared space to sign Shaquille O'Neal. That veteran-for-potential swap became a template for later deals, such as Celtics sending Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and 2026 assets.

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Story summary

Celtics GM Brad Stevens traded Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and July 2026 picks.
Brown averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 2025-26, and his contract could cost $140 million over two years.
George, a nine-time All-Star who waived his trade kicker, signed a short deal as an older piece.
Philadelphia expects Brown’s scoring to boost the Sixers, with the veteran training on ball-handling.

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