Celtics agree to send Jaylen Brown, 2024 Finals MVP, to 76ers in blockbuster NBA trade: report
Celtics agree to send Jaylen Brown, 2024 Finals MVP, to 76ers in blockbuster NBA trade: report
Brown joins Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philly after Boston nets Paul George and 4 draft picks
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Jaylen Brown is being traded by the Boston Celtics after all.
The Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers reportedly reached an agreement to send Brown to the Sixers in exchange for veteran All-Star Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, according to ESPN.
Trade rumors were heating up earlier this offseason, as Brown was already at the center of a potential trade with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Miami Heat landed "The Greek Freak." Since then, the Celtics were reportedly increasing efforts to get a deal done involving Brown.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) celebrates with the Larry O’Brian Trophy after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at TD Garden. (Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
Brown was named Finals MVP just two years ago, helping Boston secure yet another NBA title for their vast trophy case. But the Celtics were reportedly close to getting something done, and were actively shopping the dynamic 6-foot-6 guard to 8-10 teams across the NBA.
"The Celtics have actually started strongly shopping Jaylen Brown, soliciting offers from a market of about eight to 10 teams in the last several days," ESPN’s Shams Charania said on "First Take" Wednesday morning. "It is unclear whether a deal is close or where they necessarily stand, but there has been a high price threshold."
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Charania added that it was his "understanding" Brown never requested a trade, making this a move the Celtics wanted to get done.
They do so with an Eastern Conference rival that gets a tremendous boost on an exciting roster that could have their own "Big Four" locked in now.
Brown arrives in Philly with former league MVP Joel Embiid, All-NBA guard Tyrese Maxey and 2025-26 All-Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe already in place. All four players have a knack for scoring no matter the situation and will surely be a problem for defenses next season.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 30, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
Brown is in the middle of his five-year, $285.39 million extension he signed with the Celtics, carrying a $57.08 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season.
While Brown has been a five-time All-Star during his 10 years in Boston, including four straight since the 2022-23 campaign, there has been some controversy surrounding him this offseason.
Brown said that this past season was his "favorite year" despite blowing a 3-1 First Round series lead to the 76ers in the NBA Playoffs. It was a comment that didn’t sit well with some, including ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith, and his public thoughts on the matter ultimately led to a back-and-forth feud between the two.
It’s unknown if that has anything to do with the Celtics wanting to move forward from Brown, but his inclusion in the failed trade with the Bucks for Antetokounmpo showed how willing they were to switch up the roster.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 2, 2026. (Winslow Townson/Imagn Images)
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Boston has been active prior to the trade, signing New York Knicks backup center Mitchell Robinson to a four-year deal, shoring up their frontcourt. Robinson likely falls into the Celtics’ starting five as of now, which includes Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Sam Hauser and perhaps Payton Pritchard at point guard.
For the 76ers, they add more firepower with a player in Brown coming off a career year with 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game to lead the Celtics.
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Spain vs. Austria odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 12-5 roll
Spain looks to continue their march towards their second World Cup championship since 2010 when they battle Austria in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matchup on Thursday. Spain, who are third in the FIFA rankings, won Group H by outscoring opponents 5-0. Austria, meanwhile, finished second in Group J. They defeated Jordan 3-1, lost to Argentina 2-0 and played to a 3-3 draw with Algeria. Austria is looking for its best World Cup finish since taking third in 1954.
Kickoff for Spain vs. Austria is 3 p.m. ET from Inglewood, Calif. The latest Spain vs. Austria odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Spain at -300 (risk $300 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Austria at +900 and a draw at +425. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Spain are -950 to advance, with Austria at +610. Before locking in any Spain vs. Austria picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, check out the Spain vs. Austria predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and much more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup and is on an 25-15-2 run (63%) on WC picks. Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see big returns.
Now, Eimer has studied Spain vs. Austria and just revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several World Cup odds and soccer betting lines for Austria vs. Spain:
Spain vs. Austria 90-minute money line | Spain -320, Austria +950, Draw +420 |
Spain vs. Austria over/under: | 2.5 goals |
Spain vs. Austria to qualify for next round: | Spain -950, Austria +610 |
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Spain vs. Austria streaming: | Fubo (Try for free) |
Top Spain vs. Austria predictions
After examining Spain vs. Austria from every angle, Eimer is leaning Under 2.5 total goals (+106). Eimer sees Spain as being the much more talented side, but hasn't played at their best yet. Austria, meanwhile, are taking part in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and have been one of the more exciting teams so far.
"This is one of the harder to predict Round of 32 matches for me," Eimer said. "If Spain was playing how they should be playing it would be easy, but right now it's a coin-flip of which Spain side shows up." With all of the uncertainties entering the match, Eimer is taking the Under. See Eimer's best bets for Spain vs. Austria at SportsLine, and you can bet the Under in Spain vs. Austria at FanDuel here:
How to make Spain vs. Austria picks
After studying the Spain vs. Austria matchup from every angle, Eimer has found a critical x-factor and locked in two plus-money best bets. You can head to SportsLine to see what they are.
So what are the best bets for Spain vs. Austria? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Spain vs. Austria, all from expert on a 25-15 roll on World Cup picks, and find out.
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