Celtics agree to send Jaylen Brown, 2024 Finals MVP, to 76ers in blockbuster NBA trade: report
The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster NBA deal.
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The brief
The Boston Celtics are sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Following the news, Brown released a statement noting he is 'excited and disappointed' at the same time.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Fox News emphasizes the magnitude of the trade and Brown's personal reaction. Reports from Yahoo Sports further indicate that Brown did not want to leave the Celtics.
The New York Times and ESPN are focusing on the trade's impact on the Eastern Conference outlook and providing grades for the deal.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 11h ago.
Quick answers
Where is Jaylen Brown moving?
Brown is being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.
How did Jaylen Brown react to the trade?
Brown stated he is 'excited and disappointed' and reports indicate he did not want out of Boston.
What is Brown's most recent major accolade?
He is the 2024 Finals MVP.
Coverage (18)
- Brown 'excited and disappointed' for 76ers trade www.espn.com · 11h ago
- Jaylen Brown gets real on Celtics’ disrespect before Sixers trade Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- NBA Intel: Jaylen Brown, Trey Murphy, Jalen Duren, Jonathan Kuminga, Anfernee Simons, Tobias Harris, Knicks, more HoopsHype · 12h ago
- Jaylen Brown 'excited and disappointed' after trade to 76ers ESPN · 12h ago
- Jaylen Brown releases statement after trade to 76ers, says he's 'excited and disappointed at the same time' Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Why Pritchard may be the ‘BIGGEST BENEFICIARY' of the Jaylen Brown trade Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Jaylen Brown says Celtics showed him ‘a lack of respect’ before trade to 76ers The New York Times · 13h ago
- Jaylen Brown will always be part of Boston The Boston Globe · 13h ago
- Jaylen Brown Releases First Statement On His Stunning Celtics Trade Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- 76ers Receive Positive Update on Free Agency Pursuit of LeBron James Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- LeBron James’ connection to Mike Gansey, how the Sixers can afford him, and what happened the last time they tried to sign him Inquirer.com · 13h ago
- Philadelphia 76ers among teams expressing interest in LeBron James: Source The New York Times · 13h ago
- Sources: 76ers enter mix for LeBron James after Jaylen Brown add ESPN · 13h ago
- New LeBron James Rumors Reveal 76ers as Landing Spot After Blockbuster Jaylen Brown Trade Bleacher Report · 13h ago
- Grading this blockbuster Sixers-Celtics trade: Why... www.espn.com · 1d ago
- Initial reaction to Jaylen Brown trade, East outlook and would you have done this deal? The New York Times · 1d ago
- Reports: Jaylen Brown didn’t want out from Boston Celtics Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Celtics agree to send Jaylen Brown, 2024 Finals MVP, to 76ers in blockbuster NBA trade: report Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 1d ago broke it first
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