Myers says Brown trade took 50 conversations to close

He asked the 2024 Finals MVP to lead Philadelphia

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

What happened: Brad Stevens' request for an offer convinced Bob Myers that Philadelphia had a real opening during negotiations. Myers said both organizations kept the discussions quiet until the deal was completed.

Why it matters: Brown and LeBron James give Philadelphia two players with multiple Finals appearances and Finals MVP awards. Their experience raises expectations for a core repeatedly stopped in the second round.

By the numbers: Brown has averaged 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 674 career games while shooting 47.8% from the field.

What to watch: Brown's leadership role alongside James will come into focus when Philadelphia begins its 2026-27 schedule.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-08-27T19:27:08.571916+00:00

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