Jaylen Brown Releases Statement After Stunning Celtics-76ers Trade: 'I'm Excited and Disappointed'

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The Celtics stunned the basketball world on Wednesday, sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

The deal ended an incredibly successful run for Brown, who was named an All-Star five times over the last decade and capped off a championship season in 2023-24 with the NBA Finals MVP award. In 2025-26, Brown enjoyed the best individual season of his career, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game and earning a spot on the All-NBA Second Team.

On Thursday, Brown addressed the trade, saying in a statement that he is "excited and disappointed at the same time."

Here is Brown's full statement:

First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I'm here with gratitude.

I'm still processing how this all went down. I'm excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge.

The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans, I'll carry on with me.

Saying goodbye isn't easy when you've invested your heart into something.

I'm big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in for life️

As one chapter closes, another begins.

I'm excited for what's ahead and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia. Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own expectation. I respect that, and I'm looking forward to earning that respect the only way I know how — through the work.

Philly #ThrowTheBallUp Let's get it!

JAYLEN BROWN TRADE GRADES:Celtics' return package falls flat

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 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

Jaylen Brown career stats with Celtics​

Season	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2016–17	78	17.2	45.4	34.1	68.5	2.8	0.8	0.4	0.2	6.6
2017–18	70	30.7	46.5	39.5	64.4	4.9	1.6	1.0	0.4	14.5
2018–19	74	25.9	46.5	34.4	65.8	4.2	1.4	0.9	0.4	13.0
2019–20	57	33.9	48.1	38.2	72.4	6.4	2.1	1.1	0.4	20.3
2020–21	58	34.5	48.4	39.7	76.4	6.0	3.4	1.2	0.6	24.7
2021–22	66	33.6	47.3	35.8	75.8	6.1	3.5	1.1	0.3	23.6
2022–23	67	35.9	49.1	33.5	76.5	6.9	3.5	1.1	0.4	26.6
2023–24	70	33.5	49.9	35.4	70.3	5.5	3.6	1.2	0.5	23.0
2024–25	63	34.3	46.3	32.4	76.4	5.8	4.5	1.2	0.3	22.2
2025–26	71	34.4	47.7	34.7	79.5	6.9	5.1	1.0	0.4	28.7
Career	674	31.0	47.8	35.8	73.9	5.5	2.9	1.0	0.4	20.0

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