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Sixers Assemble 'Big Four' with Jaylen Brown Acquisition
1 Jul
Summary
- Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers.
- Paul George and four draft picks head to Boston.
- Brown joins Embiid and Maxey, forming a potent trio.
Jaylen Brown is on the move, reportedly traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange, the Boston Celtics are set to acquire veteran All-Star Paul George along with two first-round and two second-round draft picks. This blockbuster deal reunites Brown with former league MVP Joel Embiid and All-NBA guard Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia.
The addition of Brown creates a potent "Big Four" for the Sixers, significantly enhancing their offensive capabilities for the upcoming season. Brown, a five-time All-Star, averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game last season. His contract is a five-year, $285.39 million extension with a $57.08 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season.
Meanwhile, the Celtics are retooling their roster. They have already signed backup center Mitchell Robinson to a four-year deal. The team's potential starting five now includes Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, and Mitchell Robinson, with Payton Pritchard possibly at point guard.
