Why the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown, and why they could actually be better for it

Jaylen Brown trade grades: Clear winner in seismic deal between Celtics and 76ers

The Boston Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks. Here's how we grade the trade.

Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

Celtics Don't Believe They've Reached Irreconcilable Place With Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics do not believe they will be forced to trade Jaylen Brown this offseason after previously offering him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sources tell The Stein Line that the Celtics view a reconciliation with Brown as a plausible scenario. However, rival teams are convinced that the Celtics won't be able to retain Brown going into next season and that they will ultimately need to choose a trade. Whereas the Bucks could consider a number of trade scenarios for Antetokounmpo as they initiate a rebuild, the Celtics will only trade Brown for a type of return that allows them to remain in title contention around Jayson Tatum. Brown eligible for a two-year, 141.8 million contract extension in July that would be a possible avenue for the two sides to recommit to each other.

Celtics to trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George: Report

Boston also receiving draft picks in the deal

Jaylen Brown Says There’s ‘No Loyalty’ or ‘Love’ in NBA After Celtics Trade

Five-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown is still reeling from the Boston Celtics’ recent decision to trade him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown, 29, reflected on his whirlwind offseason on Thursday, July 9, during a live stream with streamer IShowSpeed as the two watched the France vs. Morocco World Cup quarterfinal match. “I just got traded. []

Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Celtics talking to 8-10 teams, but star hasn’t asked out

Jaylen Brown hasn’t requested a trade from the Boston Celtics, but the team is still “strongly shopping” him right now, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. The Celtics offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason, but they ultimately accepted a better package from the Miami Heat. Many have wondered if []

Sports media reacts to shocking Jaylen Brown Sixers trade

After weeks of speculation, the Boston Celtics finally traded one of their top stars in Jaylen Brown. But where they dealt him and what they got in return were equal shocks. The Celtics dealt one of their franchise cornerstones, a five-time All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP to one of their arch rivals in the

What led to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown? Recapping a drama-filled offseason

Jaylen Brown's final months with the Celtics were rife with trade rumors, Twitch streams, and back-and-forth beefs with media pundits. The post What led to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown? Recapping a drama-filled offseason appeared first on Boston.com.

76ers’ NBA title odds soar, Celtics’ plummet with Jaylen Brown trade

The Boston Celtics' trade of star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers is the latest offseason blockbuster to send sportsbooks scrambling to adjust ...

Lakers Rumors: Kevon Looney Signing One-Year Contract In Free Agency

It’s been a busy week for the Los Angeles Lakers as they have been making moves that they believe will improve their roster. The Lakers used all of their available draft capital to acquire Walker Kessler to give them their long-term center, and then recouped some by trading their former center Deandre Ayton to the []

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Eastern Conference rival

Jaylen Brown is on the move.

Brad Stevens admits salary cap reason behind Celtics’ shocking Jaylen Brown trade

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens spent Monday afternoon trying to justify trading away Jaylen Brown as Boston fans stewed in anger and confusion over seeing another star depart the organization.

Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, four draft picks

The Boston Celtics are trading 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a slew of draft capital in yet another blockbuster offseason move, a person with knowledge of the terms said Wednesday. Boston also gets two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to the person who spoke []

Celtics Core Shattered: Tatum ‘Shocked’ By Brown Trade As Roster Input Rumors Shut Down

The Boston Celtics shook up the NBA landscape by trading star guard Jaylen Brown to the rival Philadelphia 76ers, a move that surprised fans, analysts, and Brown’s longtime running mate, Jayson Tatum. Tatum and Brown spent nearly a decade together in Boston after being drafted in the top three in consecutive years—Brown in 2016 and [] Celtics Core Shattered: Tatum ‘Shocked’ By Brown Trade As Roster Input Rumors Shut Down

Brad Stevens' explanation of Jaylen Brown trade is unlikely to soothe Celtics fans

Stevens explained why the stunning Brown trade to the 76ers was the 'right opportunity' for Boston

The five stages of the Jaylen Brown trade, and what's next for Celtics

Chris Forsberg reflects on the Celtics' shocking Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers and looks ahead to what's next for Boston.