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Charles Barkley reacted to the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade, saying the Sixers 'got away with murder' by swapping Brown for Paul George and draft picks, and argued the deal instantly makes Philadelphia a legitimate East contender with Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says he’s still processing the blockbuster Brown-for-George trade while stressing gratitude for Brown’s decade with the team; he acknowledges a two-sided situation and says Boston must forge a new identity with the reshaped roster, amid Brown’s candid comment that there’s “no loyalty” in the business. The move marks a pivot after a successful era, with Brad Stevens guiding the plan and the Celtics adding players like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley in free agency to shape the next chapter.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he’s still processing Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers, stressing gratitude for Brown’s decade with Boston while acknowledging the challenge of forging a new identity now that Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley have joined the roster after a 56-win season and first-round exit. Brown reacted to the move on a livestream, underscoring the business side of the NBA, and Mazzulla noted strong organizational alignment with Brad Stevens during the deal.
Boston reportedly received intel that Jaylen Brown wasn’t interested in several teams, prompting the Celtics to move him to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and a package of draft picks. The deal aimed to balance long-term payroll with competitiveness by adding George’s two-year contract and draft assets, a move that surprised many league observers given Brown’s perceived value and the broader trade landscape.
Jayson Tatum says he learned of the Celtics’ blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers last week, indicates he had little to no input in the decision, and is shifting his focus to a new chapter for Boston after the Brown–Tatum duo helped win a title two years ago.
NBC Sports Boston frames the Jaylen Brown trade as a five-stage grief journey for Celtics fans during the NBA moratorium, weighs why Boston moved Brown—primarily long‑term cap concerns and the possibility of pairing Tatum with a different star—while noting Giannis was a stretch and George became the fallback option. The piece emphasizes a longer, 2027‑centered path to contention under cap rules, staying under the luxury tax this year, with Payton Pritchard stepping up, Derrick White getting more opportunities, and new adds like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley. Stevens and Chisholm are set to address the deal publicly on Monday, but the focus remains on a forward‑looking plan rather than an immediate fix.
NBA executives reacted with surprise and skepticism to Boston’s trade of Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George’s contract plus two future first-round picks and two seconds; many questioned the timing, Brown’s value at his hefty contract, and Brad Stevens’ decision after Giannis talks fell through. The deal isn’t official until the moratorium ends, and a Celtics press conference is expected to explain the move.
Jayson Tatum posted an emotional Instagram tribute to Jaylen Brown after Boston traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, ending nearly a decade of tandem success that included a championship and multiple Conference Finals runs; Brown joins Joel Embiid and the Sixers as Boston pivots to a new era.
Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell publicly addressed Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and multiple draft picks, praising Brown's decade in Boston, acknowledging the business side of the NBA, and signaling that Boston will push forward around Jayson Tatum with the front office reshaping the roster.
Mitchell Robinson said his right-hand fracture happened after he banged his hand on his truck upon learning his youngest brother was in a car accident. He underwent surgery ahead of the NBA Finals, appeared in all five Finals games with modest numbers (3.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.6 BPG in 13.4 MPG), and later agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics as the Knicks’ luxury-tax concerns prevented a return, prompting them to add Andre Drummond to bolster center depth.
Mitchell Robinson revealed that a family emergency—learning his youngest brother was in a car accident—led him to bang his hand on his truck, fracturing his right fifth metacarpal; he played through the NBA Finals with a wrapped hand and later signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics.
After the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, Paul Pierce offered encouragement, saying Brown should use the trade as motivation to stay hungry, reflecting on his own 2013 departure and suggesting that not feeling respected can drive greatness; Brown has previously spoken about feeling disrespected for missing the 2024 Olympic team and not earning All-NBA first team, and he remains hopeful about Boston’s future.
Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell framed Jaylen Brown's swap to the 76ers as a reminder that NBA trades are part of the business; he praised Brown's impact in Boston, cited the historical note that Wilt Chamberlain was traded after a 50-point season, and expressed confidence the Celtics will adjust and move on as they continue their rebuilding without him.
After trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and a draft haul, the Celtics project a 2026-27 rotation led by Jayson Tatum with Payton Pritchard at point, Derrick White at guard, George on the wing, Tatum at forward and Neemias Queta at center. Veterans like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley are added for depth, with Robinson potentially coming off the bench if Queta sticks as starter. The bench also features players such as Dalano Banton, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh, and Boston will rely on these role players to stay healthy while navigating injuries and depth questions on the road back to a title.
Jayson Tatum posted a heartfelt Instagram Story thanking nine-year teammate Jaylen Brown as the Celtics traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package that included Paul George and two first-round picks; ESPN's Shams Charania reported the Celtics had explored other offers but ultimately moved Brown. Brown's final Celtics season featured a Finals MVP while he recovered from an Achilles injury, and he now teams with Embiid in Philadelphia as Tatum heads to play with George and Mitchell Robinson this fall.