BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had internally decided they were finished with Jaylen Brown prior to the unexpected deal that sent the two-time All-Star to the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Post reported on July 2, 2026.
The report did not detail when discussions with Philadelphia began or what prompted Boston’s change of direction, but it described team officials as being unequivocally “done” with Brown before negotiations reached their final stage. The trade’s specific terms were not disclosed in the story.
Brown, drafted third overall by Boston in 2016, helped the franchise reach multiple Eastern Conference finals and the 2024 NBA championship series. The 29-year-old guard averaged 23.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season.
Neither the Celtics nor the 76ers immediately commented on the report.
Source: New York Post
