After the news about the Philadelphia 76ersâ trade with the Boston Celtics broke, the All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey took to social media to send an indirect message about the league.
âThe NBA is doing that THING AGAIN!â Maxey wrote on July 1, 2026.
GettyBOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers dives for a ball while guarded by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the second quarter of a game at TD Garden on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Not even an hour prior to Maxeyâs post, the Sixers and the Celtics agreed to a trade that would send Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks.
Jaylen Brown Boosts The 76ers
GettyBOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics is guarded by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter of the game at TD Garden on October 22, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
The Sixers had a lot of money tied into Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid.
Many believed that Embiid and Georgeâs contracts were untradeable, considering their age and health history. It turns out thatâs not the case for the latter player.
The Sixers did well enough to defeat the Celtics in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, but they were bounced in round two with a sweep against the eventual champs, the New York Knicks.
GettyBOSTON, MA – APRIL 21: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while guarded by Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter of a game at TD Garden on April 21, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Over the past week, the Sixers watched some of their most notable rivals make major moves ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. The Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Toronto Raptors picked up Kawhi Leonard.
Now, the 76ers pick up Jaylen Brown.
Last season, Brown appeared in 71 games for the Celtics. He averaged 28.7 points, 5.1 assists, and 6.9 rebounds, while shooting 34.7% from three.
Over a 10-year run in Boston, Brown averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, while shooting 35.8% from three. He became a five-star NBA All-Star with the Celtics.
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