Jaylen Brown reacts to reported 76ers move with mixed emotions

Jaylen Brown has addressed his reported trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying he is both looking forward to the next chapter and still dealing with the disappointment of leaving Boston. The deal has been reported but is not yet officially announceable until Monday.

According to the ESPN report, Boston is sending Brown to Philadelphia in a package involving Paul George, first-round picks in 2028 and 2031, and second-round selections in 2028 and 2030. Because the transaction has not been formally completed by the teams, editors should treat the trade details as reported terms rather than final club confirmation.

Brown’s reaction reflects the weight of his Celtics tenure. He leaves after a career-best season cited by the source, including 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game, plus a sixth-place MVP finish and second-team All-NBA recognition. He also played a central role in Boston’s 2024 championship run, earning Eastern Conference finals and NBA Finals MVP honors.

For Philadelphia, the reported move would add a high-profile two-way star entering at age 29 and carrying major playoff experience. For Boston, it would mark a dramatic reshaping around a player who had become closely tied to the franchise’s recent identity, which is why the emotional tone of Brown’s statement may resonate as much as the roster mechanics.