Jaylen Brown trade to Sixers now seen as win-win for both teams

The trade sending Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers was one of the most shocking moves of the summer. Boston dealt Brown after he finished sixth in MVP voting following an All-NBA season.

Brown had learned the Celtics tried to trade him for Giannis Antetokounmpo during his summer vacation. Despite that failed attempt, he signaled he wanted to remain a Celtic, but the franchise told him he would be traded anyway.

“It was a panic move and a massive downgrade from Boston's perspective.”

Brown's only request was to be involved in choosing his future team or at least be informed of the destination beforehand. According to reports, the Celtics completely ignored that wish.

He found out he was now a Sixer only after the deal was completed. Boston received Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks in return.

Philadelphia now holds the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 9-2 record. Boston sits second at 8-2 ahead of Brown's first meeting with his former team.

Initial grades were largely pessimistic for Boston, with some calling it a panic move and a massive downgrade. New assessments suggest the swap has become a win-win for both sides.