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After all, Jaylen Brown is being traded by the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reached a deal to send Brown to the Sixers in exchange for veteran All-Star Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to ESPN.
Trade rumors were heating up earlier this offseason, as Brown was already at the center of a potential trade with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Miami Heat landed “The Greek Freak.” Since then, it was reported that the Celtics were increasing their efforts to reach a deal involving Brown.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrate with the Larry O’Brian Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. (Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
Brown was named Finals MVP just two years ago, helping Boston capture another NBA title for its extensive trophy case. But the Celtics were reportedly close to something and were actively selling the dynamic 6-foot-6 shooting guard to 8-10 teams across the NBA.
“In fact, the Celtics have started shopping Jaylen Brown heavily, soliciting offers from a market of about eight to 10 teams in recent days,” ESPN’s Shams Charania said on “First Take” Wednesday morning. “It’s not clear if they are close to a deal or where they necessarily meet, but there has been a high price threshold.”
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Charania added that it was his “understanding” that Brown never requested a trade, which is why the Celtics wanted to make this move.
They do it with an Eastern Conference rival that receives a tremendous boost in an exciting roster that could now have its own “Big Four” secured.
Brown arrives in Philadelphia with former league MVP Joel Embiid, All-NBA guard Tyrese Maxey and 2025-26 All-Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe already in place. All four players have a knack for scoring no matter the situation and will surely be a problem for defenses next season.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 30, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Image Images)
Brown is halfway through the five-year, $285.39 million extension he signed with the Celtics, with a cap hit of $57.08 million for the 2026-27 season.
While Brown has been a five-time All-Star during his 10 years in Boston, including four in a row dating back to the 2022-23 campaign, there has been some controversy surrounding him this offseason.
Brown said last season was his “favorite year” despite blowing a 3-1 lead in the First Round series against the 76ers in the NBA Playoffs. It was a comment that didn’t sit well with some, including ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, and his public thoughts on the matter eventually led to a back-and-forth feud between the two.
It’s unknown if that has anything to do with the Celtics wanting to move on from Brown, but his inclusion in the failed trade with the Bucks for Antetokounmpo showed how willing they were to change the roster.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 2, 2026. (Winslow Townson/Image Images)
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Boston has been active ahead of the trade, signing New York Knicks backup center Mitchell Robinson to a four-year contract, shoring up its frontcourt. Robinson will likely fall into the Celtics’ starting five as of now, which includes Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and perhaps Payton Pritchard at point guard.
For the 76ers, they add more firepower with a player like Brown who is coming off a career year with 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game to lead the Celtics.
