Jaylen Brown Addresses Move to 76ers, Vows to Rethink Approach Toward Former Rival
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On July 2, 2026, guard Jaylen Brown spoke publicly for the first time about the trade that sent him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown acknowledged that joining the franchise will require him to adjust his attitude toward a player he once considered a nemesis, though he did not specify whom he was referring to.
“I have to look at things differently now,” Brown said, noting that past rivalries must be set aside as he prepares to share a locker room with former on-court adversaries. “The goal is winning, and that means embracing everyone in this organization.”
The trade ends Brown’s tenure with Boston, where he was drafted in 2016 and emerged as a two-way standout. Details of the transaction were not immediately disclosed, but Brown stressed that he is focused on building chemistry in Philadelphia rather than dwelling on his departure from the Celtics.
Brown added that he has already spoken with several 76ers players and coaches and plans to arrive in Philadelphia next week to begin off-season workouts. “It’s about putting in the work and earning trust,” he said.
The 76ers have not released a timetable for Brown’s introductory press conference, but team officials confirmed that preparations are under way.
Source: New York Post
