Brad Stevens Press Conference: Celtics President Addresses Jaylen Brown Trade

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On Monday, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens will address the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.

Boston announced on Monday afternoon that the deal had officially been completed, ending Brown's 10-season run with the Celtics. They acquired Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks from the Sixers in exchange for the 2024 Finals MVP.

While Boston has made some notable offseason moves, including the reported signings of Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, there is plenty to address after Brown's time in Boston shockingly came to an end.

Follow along right here for Stevens' most notable comments from Monday's press conference.

Live updates from Brad Stevens press conference​

3:30 p.m.: Earlier today, the trade became official, with Jaylen Brown being traded to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.

Brown leaves behind quite the resume in Boston.

5x All-Star
2x All-NBA Second Team
ECF & Finals MVP
NBA Champion

The impact you made both on and off the court will forever be felt by the city of Boston and Celtics fans everywhere.

Thank you to one of the all-time great Celtics, Jaylen Brown pic.twitter.com/RNcYYopnzQ

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 6, 2026

Brad Stevens press conference live stream​

Brad Stevens statement on Jaylen Brown trade​

Before Monday's press conference, Stevens shared a statement as part of the Celtics' official press release on the Brown trade.

"Jaylen Brown will rightfully go down as one of the defining players of this era," Stevens said. "Like the best Celtics before him, he is a terrific player and has also had a huge impact off the court. On a personal level, I am thankful to have had a front row seat to the first 10 years of his illustrious career.

"I could go on and on, but a few sentences, paragraphs, or even chapters wouldn't do it justice. His legacy as a Celtic is forever etched in stone."

Jaylen Brown trade details​

• Celtics receive: Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks
• 76ers receive: Jaylen Brown

The Celtics acquired George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks from Philadelphia in the blockbuster deal.

Here are the full details on the draft picks, per ESPN's Shams Charania:

Details on 76ers picks to the Celtics, per sources:

-- 2028 first-round pick that could convert from a first to a swap that is more favorable to Boston

-- 2031 unprotected Philadelphia first

-- 2028 second round, most favorable of GSW/OKC/MIL

-- 2030 second, most favorable… https://t.co/nbxdEsvB4f

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

Celtics offseason trades, signings 2026​

• July 6: The Celtics have officially traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks.
• July 3: Neemias Queta has agreed to sign a four-year, $56 million contract extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
• July 1: The Celtics have signed Mitchell Robinson to three-year deal, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
• July 1: Mike Conley has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
• June 29: The Celtics have officially exercised the team options of Dalano Banton, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh.

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