Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade leaves Boston fans, community feeling bankrupt: 'A huge void'

Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade leaves Boston fans, community feeling bankrupt: 'A huge void' covers the fallout from Boston’s blockbuster NBA trade that sends Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia after a decade with the Celtics. The article says Brown arrived in 2016 as a lottery pick from California and leaves as an NBA champion and a prominent figure in Boston’s civic life. It highlights the emotional reaction from fans, including a reported viral moment with a young Celtics supporter wearing a signed No. 7 jersey that drew Brown’s response online. Under the deal, Boston sends the 29-year-old 2024 Finals MVP to the 76ers for 36-year-old veteran Paul George and four draft picks. The piece links Brown’s departure to concerns about community impact, citing his nonprofit 7uice Foundation and recognition by Boston Magazine earlier this spring. It also mentions scrutiny after Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance criticized a $700,000 state earmark for the charity, amid reports of Brown’s earning potential.