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Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George, Picks

8/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jaylen Brown hosted a farewell “741 Frequency Fest” on Boston Common Sunday.
Rep. Christopher Worrell presented Brown with a key to the state for his community work.
The Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, receiving Paul George and four future draft picks.
Brown’s contract with the 76ers will pay him $57.7 million for the 2026-27 season.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the NBA lifted its salary cap from $34.6 million to $37.1 million, prompting teams to use the soft-cap’s Larry Bird exception to retain or acquire star players. The higher ceiling spurred a wave of blockbuster trades, reshaping franchise strategies and setting the stage for today’s multimillion-dollar contracts. The trend continues under the current CBA, which ties the cap to league revenue.

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Story summary

Jaylen Brown hosted a farewell “741 Frequency Fest” on Boston Common Sunday.
Rep. Christopher Worrell presented Brown with a key to the state for his community work.
The Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1, receiving Paul George and four future draft picks.
Brown’s contract with the 76ers will pay him $57.7 million for the 2026-27 season.

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