Paul George

Boston got Paul George, four picks in return

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, which is old news at this point.

Since the trade, I've noticed two conversations happening at once. One is about the overall direction Brad Stevens is taking the roster: flexibility, draft capital, shorter contracts, etc. The other is about Paul George. Those aren't really the same conversation, but I think they're going to become one once the season starts. George isn't replacing Jaylen Brown, but he's the only part of the trade fans will be able to evaluate every night. Curious if others think that's fair, or if he'll get ...

The Celtics know things will look different next season. After trading longtime star Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers, Boston enters a new era built around Jayson Tatum, Paul George and a handful of veteran additions. Coach Joe Mazzulla admitted there has been a “grieving process” following Brown’s departure, but he also sounded eager to […] The post Joe Mazzulla embracing Celtics’ new identity after Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Trade returns for George include Brown and Sabonis.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla acknowledged the need for a “grieving process” after the trade of Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, but he’s also looking forward to what the team’s new additions will bring next season, writes Jay King of The Athletic. Boston acquired Paul George in the Brown deal and signed Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley […]

In an interview with Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog, Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla reflected on the last few years with Jaylen Brown, saying the relationship inspired him to improve his coaching ability. Asked what he’ll miss most about Brown, who was sent to the Sixers in a trade that reshaped the rosters of both […]

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He played a total of 78 regular-season games during those two seasons and most of those injuries were to his knees. And there was also the 25-game suspension

Jayson Tatum addressed the Boston Celtics' trade of longtime teammate Jaylen Brown publicly for the first time Tuesday, calling the situation "weird" as he prepares for next season without him. The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Brown last week in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round selections, a deal that surprised much of the league. Tatum spoke about the trade during a Q&A promoting an upcoming book, according to CelticsBlog. "To be honest, it's weird," Tatum ...

The recent blockbuster swap of Jaylen Brown and Paul George certainly left the rest of the league floored in its wake, and, without the OKC Thunder, it may

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the team’s Summer League practice on Thursday that he was “still processing” the trade of Jaylen Brown to the division rival Sixers, writes Jay King of The Athletic. “When something like that happens, it’s not a black-and-white type of thing,” Mazzulla said. “The part that I hope gets […]

The nine-time All Star’s time in Philadelphia didn’t go as planned, but there were good memories made.

Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and future Draft picks.

After the Philadelphia 76ers traded Paul George and two first-round draft picks for Jaylen Brown, it officially cemented George as arguably the greatest asset in...

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The Sixers needed a miracle to change the course of their franchise, one that hasn’t seen so much as a trip to the conference finals in a quarter-century. One such miracle came to pass last week, when new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey worked out a trade with the Celtics to acquire 5-time All-Star and Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, for Paul George and 4 draft picks. Sixers legend and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was a guest on Unfiltered on 97.5 The Fanatic Tuesday, and he also did...

What does your Celtics crystal ball tell you about next season?

Given his age and who he was traded for, it might be tough for Paul George to endear himself to the Boston Celtics fanbase. However, he did the team a solid

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