Jaylen Brown admitted there is “no loyalty” in professional basketball after the Boston Celtics traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. The four-time All-Star made the remarks while attending a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, telling streamer IShowSpeed to recruit LeBron James for his new team.
Philadelphia's President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey revealed Joel Embiid’s reaction to the acquisition, noting the franchise center embraced adding another co-star. The deal pairs Brown with Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, forming a new Big Three in the Eastern Conference.
The trade reshapes the conference hierarchy after Boston and Philly faced off in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. Brown's departure signals a strategic pivot for the Celtics, while the Sixers gain a proven scorer to challenge for the title.
Philadelphia now looks to integrate Brown into its system ahead of the upcoming season, with expectations high for immediate contention. The team's schedule will feature marquee matchups against Boston, testing whether the new-look roster can dethrone its former star's old club.
“It’s a business at the end of the day,” Brown told IShowSpeed, reflecting on the move. “You've got to adapt.” The 76ers president noted Embiid was “excited” about the deal, though integrating three stars carries inherent chemistry risks.