Overview
- The Celtics completed the deal in July 2026, sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for nine-time All-Star Paul George and several future first- and second-round draft picks.
- Paul George appeared in a team All-Access video pledging to 'give y’all everything' and expressed excitement about joining the Celtics, as the franchise released footage of his first visit to the Auerbach Center.
- President of basketball operations Brad Stevens and owner Bill Chisholm publicly defended the trade, saying the front office had conviction the move fit Boston’s style and long-term plan.
- Boston has added veterans Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley to reshape the roster around Jayson Tatum, but reporters and commentators note George’s recent history of limited games and a past suspension as key availability risks.
- The swap has deep emotional fallout for fans who loved Brown and changed the Eastern Conference picture by strengthening the 76ers, leaving Boston’s near-term title hopes dependent on George’s health and roster chemistry.