Joe Mazzulla Reacts to Jaylen Brown Trade
- On Thursday, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla addressed the media regarding Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, telling reporters he is "still processing it."
- Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens justified the move, citing the untenable 70% of the team's salary cap tied to Brown and Jayson Tatum as high-usage superstars.
- Boston received Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks in the deal, though Mazzulla emphasized the team will not attempt to directly replace Brown's production.
- Mazzulla stated the Celtics have a "different identity" now compared to the last 10 years, challenging the renovated roster to establish that character before the upcoming season.
- The Celtics return to the court Friday night to open their Summer League slate against the Toronto Raptors, marking the franchise's first game in the post-Brown era.
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Reader Opinion: Brown trade puzzling, could be a disaster, by London Gerken
In June, the Boston Celtics and Brad Stevens made a controversial trade that sent star shooting guard Jaylen Brown to their long-time rival, the Philadelphia 76ers. They received Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. For the East’s…
Joe Mazzulla Still 'Processing' Celtics' Trade Of Jaylen Brown To 76ers
Joe Mazzulla said Thursday he is still processing the Boston Celtics' trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics acquired Paul George and draft capital in the deal. Mazzulla spoke to reporters following the Celtics' summer league practice. "There's a feeling that goes into it," Mazzulla said. "There's an emotion that goes into it. There's a processing pattern that goes into it. The quicker you can get to just a level of …
Joe Mazzulla reacts to Jaylen Brown trade, says he had no input
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