Jaylen Brown reacts publicly after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. In statements and posts shared after the deal, Brown says he is “excited and disappointed at the same time,” while also thanking the people of Boston and acknowledging the impact of his time with the Celtics, including Boston’s 2024 championship.

Several outlets report Brown describes a strong emotional shock at the move and discusses how he learned about the trade. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports also relay Brown’s comments that the Celtics sent him a “message” and that he felt a “lack of respect” in the lead-up to the trade, including criticism of Celtics leadership. Other coverage focuses more on the reaction from fans and on Brown’s farewell to Boston, including social media messages directed at Celtics supporters and quotes from fans expressing upset.

Across reports, the common context is that Brown is moving to an Eastern Conference rival for the first time since his Celtics tenure, with media also noting the scale of the trade package and the contrast between his role in Boston and the start of his Philadelphia chapter. Sources differ mainly in emphasis—personal emotion and fan reaction versus Brown’s critique of the Celtics’ handling of the situation.