When the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship behind the superstar duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, it looked like the Celtics were set up to compete for championships for years to come.

How, after an injury to Tatum and a rift between Brown and the franchise, Brown was dealt to the rival Philadelphia 76ers. New details are emerging about how exactly the deal went down, and NBA fans are sharing their reactions.

NBA Fans React As New Details About Jaylen Brown’s Trade Emerge

According to a report by ESPN’s Kris Rhim, new details paint the Celtics in a poor light. Brown reportedly learned of the Celtics’ attempt to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo while he was on vacation in China, Africa, and Europe. Antetokounmpo was eventually dealt to the Miami Heat.

Brown also supposedly told the Celtics he was willing to stay after the failed trade to Milwaukee, but Boston told him he would be traded anyway. Brown wanted a say in the deal, or at least a heads-up about where he was going, but that did not happen either.

NBA fans obviously had a lot to say about the newest report. This fan ripped the franchise for treating their former Finals MVP this way.

“Just a sad franchise they treated a dude like this who was there for 10 years and won a ring for them and won a Finals MVP,” the fan posted on X. “Literally no respect whatsoever.”

Celtics fans also weighed in. Some Celtics fans questioned why Brown’s frustration also appears to extend to Tatum when the latest reporting centers on decisions made by Brad Stevens and the front office.

“I get why he would be mad at Brad him being mad at Tatum though makes no sense,” this Celtics fan wondered.

Other hoops fans, like this, believe the anger is completely justified. They also argue the Celtics have a history of this, starting with Isaiah Thomas.

“Anyone who does not understand Jaylen Brown’s justified anger in this situation is being intentionally obtuse,” they wrote. “He has every right to be upset at the Celtics. Unfortunately, given what the Celtics did to Isaiah Thomas, their behavior should stand as no surprise.”

Another Celtics fan agreed with the majority of fans who responded to this report, noting that Brown’s anger is definitely warranted.

“Yeah JB has every reason to be upset cause [expletive] bro,” the fan wrote.

This fan believes Brown’s responses make sense – he was just reacting to what the Celtics were doing.

“So the Celtics did him dirty and then tried to blame JB,” they wrote. “JB was doing the right thing by not throwing them under the bus.”

Some Celtics fans are holding a grudge.

“It’s hard to be Celtics fan after this information I swear,” this fan said. “I will never forgive them.”

Other fans have argued that league is a business and Brown should have known what’s coming. Plus, Brown has gotten himself into a fantastic situation in Philadelphia.

“Cold business, once the Giannis news got out he should have known what came next,” this fan posted. “Regardless at least he’s contending rather than being banished to a losing situation.”

That’s a very good point. Even if Brown didn’t want to leave, he’s not surrounded by a team that includes former MVP Joel Embiid, second-year guard VJ Edgecombe, star point guard Tyrese Maxey, and the legendary LeBron James.

Despite the constant talk, both teams have gotten off to fantastic starts. The 76ers are an Eastern Conference-best 9-2 while the Celtics are just behind at 8-2. The two teams will take the court on Tuesday Night. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, and the game can be seen on NBC and Peacock.