Jaylen Brown

Philadelphia 76ers executive Bob Myers provided some insight this week into how the organization's acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics came to be this offseason.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics holds up the Larry O'Brien trophy after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) | Getty Images NB...

As the shock from the Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade with the Philadelphia 76ers wears off, there are plenty of reasons for fans in Boston to be excited about the 2026-27 season. While some Celtics fans are talking themselves into Paul George delivering a stellar campaign in his first season with Jayson Tatum, others are […] The post NBA insider’s optimistic take on 2026-27 Celtics after Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bob Myers, the President of HBSE Sports, revealed his message to Jaylen Brown after the Philadelphia 76ers added the five-time All-Star via trade from the Boston Celtics in July.

According to Jason Williams, the newly-formed duo of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown may just be the best in the league next season.

Former Celtics teammate suggests Jaylen Brown is still not better than Stephen Curry.

Simplis: “What has jumped out to me is that honestly I knew that he was a good defender. But I didn’t know he was this great of a defender. I knew he was very solid. I didn’t know he would be in the conversation, though. This isn’t a knock on anyone else. I don’t think this is me being biased by any stretch. I think Jaylen Brown is phenomenal. I think the Thompson brothers are phenomenal. But I don’t think they carry Steph’s flexibility. He’s guarding one through five. He’s not just guarding ...

The Boston Celtics have had an eventful offseason, headlined by the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. While the Celtics still project to be among the top teams in the Eastern Conference this year, the vibes are considerably lower in Boston than they were when […] The post Jayson Tatum’s dad flames Celtics roster with NSFW roast, predicts Knicks repeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Image from Pexels A Franchise-Altering Trade Boston's offseason has one storyline over everything else. On July 1, the Celtics agreed to send Jaylen Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP and a five-time All-Star, to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks: first-rounders in 2028 and 2031, second-rounders in 2028 and 2030. The deal became official on July 6, closing out Brown's nine-year run in Boston. Team president Brad Stevens called it a “challenging” decision to explain to the me...

While it’s difficult to believe Payton Pritchard is entering his seventh season with the Boston Celtics, his vital role for the team could define the 2026-27 season, as Pritchard and the Celtics enter a new era without Jaylen Brown. The 28-year-old guard is expected to reach new heights alongside Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Paul […] The post How Celtics’ Payton Pritchard bet shows faith they won’t miss a beat after Jaylen Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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We finally got the Giannis trade that was prophesized for so many epochs, and then we get one of the most random transactions since, well, actually it hasn’t been that long since Luka was traded… so granted, this trade wasn’t to that level, but I’d proffer to say it wasn’t that far off either. Please, blog, may I have some more?

Not everyone around the NBA is convinced that LeBron James will turn the Sixers into champions. But Shaquille O’Neal apparently has considerably higher expectations. Speaking on ESPN’s SportsCenter, O’Neal said Philadelphia’s new-look roster should be judged by one standard after adding James to a group that already includes Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. […] The post Shaq puts pressure on LeBron James, Sixers: ‘Championship or bust’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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While Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving believes the team improved this offseason, he's not immediately crowning them NBA champions.

The Philadelphia 76ers are going to have to iron out their roles after the offseason additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, among others.

Celtics owner Bill Chisholm wasn’t exactly pounding the table to trade Jaylen Brown. In fact, Chisholm admitted he needed some convincing before Boston sent the former Finals MVP to the 76ers in the blockbuster deal that brought Paul George and draft picks back to the Celtics. Speaking on WEEI’s Greg Hill Show, Chisholm said his […] The post Celtics owner admits he needed convincing to trade Jaylen Brown: ‘That was tough’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum will now have a chance to prove themselves against each other. | NBAE via Getty Images There’s a rather perplexing phenomenon when it comes to the way Celtics fans perceive Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Of course there are exceptions, but the majority of people I talk ball with believe the following are all true: 1) Jaylen Brown is an excellent basketball player, but Jayson Tatum is an even better all-around basketball player. 2) Jaylen Brown had a terrific seas...

When you, Hardwood Houdini, write that Jaylen Brown "doesn't have the highest IQ, nor is he the most adaptable player," what evidence supports that assertion? Have you administered an IQ test to Brown? Does his winning a recent championship-series MVP not confer some level of adaptability? How about one of the most adaptable, ​brilliant, prepared basketball players ever (wonder who) enthusiastically expressing that Jaylen Brown now being a 76er is a key reason he (yes, LeBron) signed for a re...

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane believes his team belongs among the contenders in a dramatically reshaped Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 season. In a recent interview with Baker Machado of Front Office Sports, Bane assessed Orlando’s chances in a conference that now features LeBron James and Jaylen Brown with the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis […] The post Desmond Bane makes bold claim about Magic’s chances in loaded Eastern Conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.