Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George & draft picks

Boston Celtics trade Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics trade Jaylen BrownMatt Slocum / CTK / AP

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

One of the first-rounders is a 2028 one that may turn into a pick swap; the other is a 2031 unprotected first. Then the second rounders are for 2028 and 2030, and will be whichever is the most favorable between the Warriors/Thunder/Bucks (2028) and Wizards/Trail Blazers/Suns (2030).

Brown, 28, had been the biggest topic of trade discussions after the Milwaukee Bucks dealt Giannis to the Miami Heat.

Boston had been one of the two trade destinations for the blockbuster trade (details here), but now the Boston star heads to the 76ers to join former MVP Joel Embiid. 

The five-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA, and 2023-2024 Finals MVP has spent all 10 years of his career with the Celtics since they selected him third overall in the 2016 draft. 

Brown is under contract for another three years, as he's set to make $57 million this season, $61 million the next, and $64.9 million the following.

After finishing with career-best numbers across the board, averaging 28.7 points per game, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Brown received MVP votes for the first time in his career after finishing a season with 71 games played, the most for him since the 2018-2019 season (74 games). 

Brown had posted on social media: "Analytics nowadays used to discredit and control narratives - Roll the ball out, none of these guys better than me on both ends."

He continued to call out the whole situation as the rumors heated up.

George, 36, hasn't played in more than 45 games in the past two seasons and has only played in more than 60 games just once in the past seven seasons. 

The nine-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA forward is owed $54.1 million this season and has a $56.5 million player option next year. 

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