Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers
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Boston, United States — The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for forward Paul George and multiple draft picks, according to reports first emerging on Wednesday and confirmed on Thursday. Boston will receive two future first-round picks and two future second-round picks from Philadelphia, though exact years and protections have not yet been disclosed. The move ends Brown’s 10-year tenure in Boston, during which the Celtics made the playoffs every season, reached six Eastern Conference Finals and appeared in two NBA Finals. Brown joins a 76ers core featuring Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
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Timeline
- 2016 Celtics draft Jaylen Brown third overall
- 2016–2024 Celtics reach playoffs every season
- 2017–2024 Brown helps Celtics reach six conference finals
- Two seasons Celtics advance to NBA Finals
- Wednesday ESPN first reports blockbuster trade agreement
- Thursday multiple sources confirm Brown-George trade
- This week NBA offseason and free agency open
- Following trade Brown expected to join Embiid, Maxey
Why it matters
This trade shakes up the NBA landscape. If you're a Celtics fan, you're losing a star player who's been a key part of your team's success. 76ers fans, you're gaining a proven talent. And if you're just a basketball fan, expect some exciting games ahead.
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