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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 120-97 in their preseason opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in the first half, while Ariel Hukporti exited early with a suspected Achilles tear. Key stars like LeBron James and Joel Embiid sat out, and the Knicks struggled with shooting efficiency.
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in the first half to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 120-97 preseason victory over the New York Knicks. Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and Tyrese Maxey watched from the sidelines. VJ Edgecombe recorded 12 points and seven assists, while Jabari Walker grabbed 11 rebounds. Ariel Hukporti exited early with a non-contact injury, raising concerns about his availability for the regular season.
LeBron James commuted via helicopter from Philadelphia to New York City following the 76ers' preseason scrimmage, a move that highlights his split-city schedule. The event marked James' first public appearance with the team, where he showcased chemistry with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. While the scrimmage was informal, it generated significant fan excitement and raised questions about the team's defensive potential and Embiid's health.
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm said he needed convincing from the team’s front office before approving the Jaylen Brown trade, insisting he trusted the “best brains in basketball.” The deal, motivated by cap realities with Brown and Jayson Tatum on supermax contracts, sends Brown out and brings Paul George and draft picks to Boston. George, 36, is expected to contribute alongside Tatum as Boston aims to stay near the top of the East, though the move underscores the NBA’s second apron/tax constraints and has fans weighing loyalty to Brown.
Celtics owner Bill Chisholm says he was hesitant about trading Jaylen Brown but was convinced by Brad Stevens and Boston’s front office—whom he called the 'best brains in basketball'—that the deal for Paul George and draft picks would secure the franchise’s future, a move that will be evaluated this season as Boston bets on Tatum’s health, George, and Mitchell Robinson to stay contender-worthy while trying to navigate tax considerations.
The 2026-27 Sixers schedule features 80 regular-season games (plus two NBA Cup Group Play dates), a lean back-to-back load (13), and a national TV footprint of 34 games, all under the spotlight of a LeBron James–Brown era. The piece covers NBA Cup Group B opponents, a division-heavy Atlantic schedule with mixed home/away splits, and key dates like Christmas Day vs the Lakers and marquee matchups vs the Knicks, Cavaliers, Celtics, and other top teams, while noting Embiid’s workload management and James’s ongoing impact.
Ahead of Thursday’s NBA schedule release, PhillyVoice tracks pre-announced Sixers games (preseason and select regular-season dates), with expectations of up to 34 national-TV games after the LeBron James signing and Jaylen Brown trade.
Former Celtics star Jaylen Brown is hosting a free farewell block party called ‘741 Frequency Fest’ on August 30 from 2–7 p.m. through his 741 Performance brand to celebrate his time in Boston as he heads to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jaylen Brown spoke publicly for the first time since being traded to the 76ers, highlighting his ongoing commitment to community work (including his Boston XChange and his decision to hold the press conference at the Francis J Myers Recreation Center), his goal of earning the respect of a talent-rich locker room, and his focus on winning a championship over personal accolades as he moves forward from Boston and into Philadelphia.
Jaylen Brown’s introductory press conference with the Philadelphia 76ers highlighted his commitment to community impact, a clear focus on winning, and leading by example as he navigates a star-studded roster, while noting the emotional reaction to his trade and staying connected with teammates.
Jaylen Brown left Boston for Philadelphia in a blockbuster trade, joining Embiid, Maxey and LeBron James as the Sixers begin a new era. He says his focus is earning the team's respect through work, leadership, and open communication, while learning from LeBron to help Philly contend for a title.
Jaylen Brown was officially traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers (deal agreed July 1, finalized July 6). He says he and ex-teammate Jayson Tatum haven’t talked much since the deal, but there’s mutual respect, while others noted there’s no real animosity between them as both teams pursue championships.
Jaylen Brown was introduced as a Philadelphia 76ers after a blockbuster offseason trade and spoke to the media in his first introductory press conference as a Sixer.
Grant Williams said Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown never disliked each other off the court and that their nine-year pairing helped them win a title in 2024; despite trade-era chatter about a strained personal relationship, Williams stressed mutual respect and off-court camaraderie, while Tatum publicly expressed love and wished Brown well.
The article notes that the Warriors explored trading for Jaylen Brown at the deadline and around the NBA Draft but wouldn’t meet Boston’s reported price of roughly four first-round picks; comparing that to the final deal the 76ers landed for Brown, it argues the Sixers look like winners while the Celtics and Warriors appear to have missed a middle ground, raising questions about why a counter-offer wasn’t pursued as LeBron James joined Philadelphia and reshaped the offseason landscape.