What happened: The teams held talks before Feb. 5 involving several first-rounders, possible swaps and second-round picks, according to Shams Charania. Brown ultimately went to Philadelphia on July 1 for George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
Why it matters: The decision preserved Golden State's draft capital, but the team finished 37-45 and exited in the play-in. Philadelphia has since added LeBron James alongside Brown for the upcoming season.
By the numbers: Brown averaged 28.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists during the 2025-26 regular season.
What to watch: Golden State's next move will show whether it uses the retained picks to retool before 2026-27.