Barkley Says 76ers ‘Got Away With Murder’ in Jaylen Brown Trade
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PHILADELPHIA — NBA analyst Charles Barkley delivered a blunt assessment of the deal that sent All-Star wing Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, declaring the franchise “got away with murder,” according to the New York Post.
Barkley’s comment was published Thursday, July 9, 2026, shortly after the trade was announced. The report described the swap as “stunning,” underscoring widespread surprise around the league.
Specific terms of the transaction were not immediately disclosed, but Barkley’s pointed reaction suggested he believes Philadelphia secured Brown without surrendering equivalent value.
The move instantly alters the Eastern Conference landscape as Brown prepares to join a 76ers roster already built for contention.
Source: New York Post
