When the Celtics Traded Jaylen Brown, He Threw His Phone. Now, He's Ready to Win with the Sixers.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown held his first press conference as a Philadelphia 76ers player at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center.
- Brown, who spent 10 years with the Celtics, was blunt about Boston's handling of his departure, saying the trade's "whole process" bothered him.
- When asked if he had spoken with Jayson Tatum since the trade, Brown shook his head and said "Not really," though ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported their off-court relationship was "nonexistent."
- Joel Embiid, a former rival, reached out to Brown shortly after the trade, and Brown noted a "mutual respect" exists between them while joining a roster featuring Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe.
- Brown aims to earn his new teammates' trust and help the Sixers compete for their first NBA title since 1983, a significant pressure facing the franchise entering the 2026-27 season.
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