On July 1, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Jaylen Brown, sending Paul George and multiple draft picks to the Boston Celtics. This deal is seen as a win for Philadelphia, which strengthens its lineup around Joel Embiid, while Boston is viewed as a loser for giving up an All-NBA player and weakening its title chances. The trade also opens opportunities for young players in Boston and puts more pressure on Jayson Tatum. Philadelphia fans are optimistic as their team moves into contender status.
