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Brown 'excited and disappointed' for 76ers trade

ESPN · Jul 2, 2026, 8:36 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • I'm excited and disappointed at the same time," Brown said in a statement on social media Thursday.
  • Brown was dealt to the Sixers in return for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031) and two second-round selections (2028, 2030) in a deal that can't be officially announced until Monday.
  • Brown's status in Boston had been in question for weeks, with the Celtics attempting to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ultimately traded to the Miami Heat.

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I'm excited and disappointed at the same time," Brown said in a statement on social media Thursday. "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."

Brown was dealt to the Sixers in return for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031) and two second-round selections (2028, 2030) in a deal that can't be officially announced until Monday.

Brown's status in Boston had been in question for weeks, with the Celtics attempting to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ultimately traded to the Miami Heat.

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