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Jaylen Brown set to form All-Star trio with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
Reeling from an early exit in the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown was still a Boston Celtics star when he dissed Joel Embiid and called him a flopper on a livestream.“Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said. “Flops. He know it. This ain’t brea...
Key takeaway “Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The ripple effects of Jaylen Brown's trade to the 76ers will be closely watched in San Antonio , where the Spurs are looking to rebuild and compete in a tough Western Conference. Brown's departure from Boston and arrival in Philadelphia shifts the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, potentially creating new challenges for the Spurs when they face the 76ers in interconference matchups. With the 76ers now boasting a formidable trio of Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, the Spurs will need to reassess their strategy and prepare for a more formidable opponent. As the Spurs look to retool their roster and make a push for the playoffs, they'll be keeping a close eye on how the 76ers' new lineup comes together and how it impacts the league's competitive landscape. The trade also raises questions about the Spurs' own roster moves and whether they'll look to make similar splashes to stay competitive.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Reeling from an early exit in the NBA playoffs, Jaylen Brown was still a Boston Celtics star when he dissed Joel Embiid and called him a flopper on a livestream.“Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in (expletive) basketball history,” Brown said. “Flops. He know it. This ain’t brea...
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