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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Tomball News
The ripple effects of this trade may be felt in the Houston area, particularly among Rockets fans who have been eager to see their team become a contender again. With the 76ers emerging as an instant contender, the competition in the Eastern Conference has intensified, and the Rockets will likely face a tougher opponent if they were to meet in a potential playoff matchup. Moreover, the trade's impact on the NBA's balance of power could influence the Rockets' own offseason moves, as they look to bolster their roster and keep pace with other top teams. The fact that the 76ers were able to shed a costly contract and acquire a superstar like Jaylen Brown may also raise questions about the Rockets' own approach to managing player contracts and making savvy trades to build a winning team.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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