Bill Chisholm, via NBC Sports Boston: "This was all about, basically, trying to win and really trusting in our process. I think we have the best front office in the NBA. They put in their work, and they came to the conclusion that this was the best way for us to win."

Brad Stevens, via NBC Sports: "At the end of the day, we made what I think was a really hard decision — one that comes with very little sleep — to do the trade. I'll start off by saying we really like Paul."

Jayson Tatum’s reaction to the Jaylen Brown trade, according to Jeff Teague: “Damn can’t believe that sh*t went down like that… That’s some bullsh*t, really.”

Hugo González:

It's been a difficult week in Boston. But the offseason keeps moving. On his latest podcast, Rich Paul revealed the teams LeBron James is considering. The Celtics were one of 10 teams to make the list. www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade grades for the Celtics: ESPN: D+ CBS Sports: D- The Athletic: D+ Sports Illustrated: F The Sixers (unsurprisingly) received A's all across the board

Jayson Tatum: “9 years! Forever grateful for all that we accomplished, for pushing me to be a better player. From first round exits to winning a chip together. Nothing but love and respect for you you as a player and a person.“

Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, said the Jaylen Brown trade would leave Red Auerbach “nauseated,” calling JB a player “too hard to come by.”

Brad Stevens and Bill Chisholm will hold a press conference following the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade on Monday, according to The Boston Globe's Adam Himmelsbach.

Jaylen Brown spoke his piece. Back on stream after the shocking Celtics–Sixers blockbuster trade, he didn’t hold anything back. “To the community of Boston, I will never forget the years.” www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Celtics fans are, uh, not happy www.celticsblog.com

Jaylen Brown intends to remain committed to his community initiatives throughout Boston: "I still got obligations here."

Jaylen Brown on "smartest guy in the room" comment:

It's also worth noting that back when the Grousbeck family was in the process of considering bids to purchase the Celtics, Stephen Pagliuca (an initial investor in the 2002 purchase alongside Wyc) was willing to take the franchise "at a record price."

From Jaylen Brown: “I’m big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in.”

Salt in the wound: Anfernee Simons is joining Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia after agreeing to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Sixers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Isaiah Thomas has spoken:

This reminds me so much of the Mookie Betts trade. The team made an encouraging run in 2021 to distract from ownership's true intentions, but ultimately it didn't mean anything. The Betts return fell apart, and little by little, all vital pieces (players, coaches, etc) went their separate ways

Anonymous NBA general manager on the Jaylen Brown trade, per Jeff Goodman: “This was highway robbery. I have no idea what Brad Stevens was thinking. The Celtics will be lucky to get in the play-in next year.”

Rick Pitino this morning: "Even I wouldn't have done that."

Pending a potential follow-up move involving Paul George, this raises real questions about Brad Stevens’ control of the team. When Bill Chisholm was introduced, fans were rightfully worried. Last offseason got a pass. This is different. Trading Jaylen Brown is all those worries coming to life.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst on his podcast: "The Celtics did not feel that Jaylen (Brown) had the best season on their team... They felt that Derrick White had a better season." Brown: 28.7 points, 6.9 rebs, 5.1 ast, 47.7% FG White: 16.5 points, 4.4 rebs, 5.4 ast, 39.4% FG

Jaylen Brown is no longer a member of the Celtics. Brad Stevens and ownership made the call, and now they must answer for it. www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Chris Haynes on NBA TV: "I think if Boston makes a move moving forward, it'll be around the edges. This was their super move right here, and they feel really good about how they positioned themselves. They like the structure of their roster moving forward into next season."

ESPN's Shams Charania on SportsCenter: "My understanding is Jaylen Brown, throughout all of this, never requested a trade. He never asked out of Boston. This was all the Celtics."

Tough sell to the fanbase when you failed to bring 31-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo, in prime MVP-contending form, and settle for 36-year-old Paul George. Boston, for sure, would never have signed off on this. Desperate, desperate move from Brad Stevens and company.

The Celtics have traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics after signing Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley. They are just $5.1 million below the first apron hard cap. They'd need to reduce payroll significantly if they'd like to use their $27.7 million trade exception.

Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal to sign with the Boston Celtics, with a player option in third season, sources tell ESPN. Robinson departs the Knicks after serving a key role on the historic championship team.

Tatum was with Brown when Giannis trade was made, per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne: "Guess who else was in Cannes? Jayson Tatum. They were in the same place, at the same time. I don't know that they talked, but there was certainly an opportunity for that to happen. But neither man has talked about it."

Celtics NBA Cup Group C pairings: Boston, the Hawks, Hornets, Bulls, and Wizards.

ESPN’s NBA Today is great (for the most part), but using “Jayson Tatum raised Banner 18 first, not Jaylen Brown” as a talking point feels like a reach. As someone who was in the building that night, even I couldn’t remember who touched it first. It’s that meaningless a detail to reference here.

Jake Fischer: “From my understanding, Jalen Duren does have interest in going to Boston if those talks can happen.”

LeBron James has informed the  Lakers that they can move on without him this offseason, as he intends to explore options elsewhere, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. James, 41, intends to play in his 24th professional season in 2026-27.

Robert Williams III is officially off the market after signing a three-year, $44 million extension with the Trail Blazers — closing the door on a potential Celtics reunion this offseason.

Robert Parish has spoken. The Chief is fully against trading Jaylen Brown. www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Robert Parish, speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, says he finds the Jaylen Brown situation "disturbing" and "uncomfortable," calling the Celtics out:

ESPN's Shams Charania on SportsCenter, following Ja Morant-Trail Blazers trade: "This was their big move as of right now. My understanding is they're not involved with Jaylen Brown."

Celtics center Amari Williams has agreed to a deal to return to Boston, per HoopHype's @mikeascotto.bsky.social. Williams, the 46th pick of last year's NBA draft, made 22 appearances with Boston as a rookie. In Maine, Williams averaged 17.9 points and 10.9 rebounds in 18 games.

The Celtics have exercised the team options in the contracts of Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, and Dalano Banton, the team has confirmed.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst on The Rich Eisen Show: "I guess it's not impossible that Jaylen Brown and the Celtics could get back together, but it's highly unlikely. They're offering him everywhere." "The deals that I'm hearing them discuss are draft pick-centric."

Bill Simmons: "There’s a lot of smoke billowing around Denver in general. Some I believe, some I don’t believe. (Jamal) Murray and Cam Johnson for Jaylen (Brown) and (Sam) Hauser."

Marselles Brown addressed both Stephen. A Smith and Kendrick Perkins:

Jaylen Brown’s father, Marselles Brown, on Sway’s Universe: “(Jaylen’s) always handled himself like a man, like a gentleman. Very respectful kids I raised, man. All of them. How he handled that kind of pressure, I commend him because I’m different. I’m getting in your face, Stephen A.”

Stuck in the middle of trade rumors and speculation, the Celtics might be best off taking the simplest route with Jaylen Brown this offseason. www.celticsblog.com/boston-celti...

Jaylen Brown has drawn trade interest from the Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Nets, Hornets, Hawks, and Clippers so far, per HoopHype’s Mike Scotto. The Pelicans, Rockets, and Magic (each previously linked to Brown) are described as “not in the mix.”

Ron Harper Jr. agrees to a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Celtics as Boston declines his $2.6 million team option, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Harper averaged 4.2 points and shot 41.8% across 29 appearances last season for the Celtics.

Celtics Summer League schedule: - C’s vs. Raptors, 7/10 @ 9 p.m. ET - C’s vs. Hornets, 7/12 @ 5 p.m. ET - C’s vs. Hawks, 7/13 @ 6 p.m. ET - C’s vs. Kings, 7/15 @ 8 p.m. ET

Isaiah Thomas, back with the Celtics as a scout, joined Brad Stevens for the 2026 NBA Draft. www.celticsblog.com/celtics-draf...

Celtics select Dillon Mitchell, 22, at No. 40: 6-foot-8 forward averaged 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds, shooting 56% from the field for St. John's this past season. "Defensively, his versatility is NBA level right now," ESPN's Bobby Marks said after the pick.