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Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 5 min read
Jaylen Brown's time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals.Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league's fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to the Philadelph...
Key takeaway Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league's fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the deal's terms said Wednesday.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers has significant implications for NBA fans in the San Antonio area, who will now have to adjust to watching Brown play for a new team when the 76ers face the Spurs. Brown's departure from the Celtics breaks up a dynamic duo with Jayson Tatum, and it will be interesting to see how this affects the balance of power in the league, particularly in the Eastern Conference where the Spurs' Western Conference foes will have to contend with a revamped 76ers lineup. As the Spurs look to rebuild and compete in the Western Conference, they will have to consider the impact of blockbuster trades like this one on the league landscape. With Brown now in Philadelphia, Spurs fans can expect a new challenge when the two teams meet, and the trade may also have implications for the Spurs' own roster moves as they look to stay competitive in a rapidly changing NBA environment.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Jaylen Brown's time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals.Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league's fourth-leading scorer this past season — is getting traded by the Celtics to the Philadelph...
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