The Summer of Dumb: Jaylen Brown to the Sixers, the Lakers Bet It All on Kessler, and Much More | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann react to the blockbuster trade that will send Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and Paul George to the Boston Celtics. They break down the fit for Brown in Philly and debate why this move was made at this exact moment. Next, they go through some of the major moves made since the start of free agency, including the Lakers acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz, Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, and Ja Morant’s trade to the Blazers. They also discuss some of the smaller moves made, including Norman Powell signing with the Bulls, Tobias Harris signing with the Spurs, and more.
(00:00) Intro
(2:45) Jaylen Brown traded to the Sixers for Paul George and draft picks
(14:43) Brown’s potential fit with the Sixers
(25:34) Paul George’s role with the Celtics
(34:15) Jazz get massive draft haul from Lakers for Walker Kessler
(53:22) Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors
(59:22) Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Blazers
(1:11:17) Tobias Harris signs with the Spurs, Norman Powell signs with the Bulls, and other free agency moves

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Jessie Lopez
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Social: Jessie Lopez and Keith Fujimoto

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