# NBA Expert Changes His Tune on Celtics' Jaylen Brown-Paul George Trade

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-10 22:00 UTC · Category: Sports

## Executive Summary
NBA analyst Stephen Noh upgraded his grade for the Celtics in the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade from a C- to an A, citing George's strong start and the rising value of a 2028 Clippers pick swap.

## Intelligence Brief
Noh originally gave the Celtics a C- for the deal but now assigns them an A, while maintaining an A grade for the 76ers and calling the trade a "win-win" for both teams.


George has opened the season with strong production for Boston. Through nine games, he is averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting a career-best 42.5 percent from three-point range, NESN reported. His play has helped the Celtics to an 8-2 start, leaving them half a game behind the 9-2 76ers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.


Noh highlighted two key factors for the upgraded Celtics grade. First, George's offensive fit: "George has also taken on a good chunk of the offensive load for Boston," Noh wrote. "While he's no longer an elite driver, he draws a ton of defensive attention from his shooting. The Celtics have him flying off screens, getting him clean looks or advantages going downhill." Second, the increasing value of a 2028 first-round pick swap with the Los Angeles Clippers. "At the time, it wasn't immediately obvious how bad the Clippers would be in 2028 when the Celtics received the option to swap first-rounders with them," Noh wrote. "Now, after trading away Kawhi Leonard and getting hit with multiple penalties by Adam Silver, it's almost a surefire bet that the Clippers will be among the worst teams in the league. Boston should have the best odds possible for a top pick in that deep draft."


Durability remains a concern for the 36-year-old George, who played only 78 games over two seasons with Philadelphia and has topped 60 games just once in the last seven seasons, NESN noted. However, the draft capital acquired in the trade, particularly the Clippers swap, adds long-term upside for Boston if George sustains his early performance.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| The Boston Globe | Forgotten man Paul George steals the spotlight in Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum beef bowl | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxNd3hhQ0FGaDZHQXRqWHZOemRHaFVwdy1vR013Z193cWd5Y3FwU045TGg3Z1JORVk3am1Jb2J0QTRBYjJfRUVfTGlDSEs0RWpkLVJySmpMM1U4aDNhWXMxdC01OXVvb3NuelJZMXhVLV9ILTd5Zk1ybkxIQ1loWlU2bkpxb0d2QkUxazJSV0FuM0RpS2FyaDZR?oc=5) |
| Boston.com | Paul George was the star of the night, and other leftover thoughts from the Celtics’ dominant win over the rival 76ers | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwJBVV95cUxOTUxaUDRQVE5pSy1RRTd3bkFvTnVHdU1KMXctZ2t6SmhzMi1GSkFDNm5sdExyMWpZTk1xdU5BbFI5WG45dWJscENVQk9jRUxIbUJLTmM3Uzh4dDV4cVc5WkVDSThwS25aWE1UWmpqUlZFNkI4WnZ5bnJScGlfSm44Z05kXzhoRzY0WVpBaXNxRjJYSkJnY2lfempmQnlybnRDRzlVcFNqbDl2U2ZEUC1MYUthRWdORUY0SDNJWElVcUFkZGVkQjUzRWNLMW44a09LektraGlsdlRtOTZ1VmVSeHdpNTJwWHJrcnZEekVQaHZNNVZfSi1mMTEwRnRCYUJFMWRn?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | ‘If LeBron (James) Actually Cared About His New Team…’ — Dave Portnoy Rips 76ers Star for ‘Picking Sides’ Amid Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum Rift | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPemJjRkdUR1JEbGlfdWlubmFhM3ZDRUpVdVFLYURaZW5GWFcxR19jM0FUTU5mMVpIeUhVcHdnbDhaTmRNY3hmN1JlUDUxdW5MSWNvbjdjQlhadDZzSGt6d3B5ZGItbkxrdFM5TFgxdkZNc3kteFJjODBfLUh2bmZnVm5FUHVJdW9q?oc=5) |
| Yahoo Sports | Brown looked 'childish' in interactions with Tatum | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPS1NENmVISzc0WXJxRC1JZnNkZFU5WkE5TW5mTHQzd0V4bVBFOWkyelJ3T2FQcVFSOUJ3elY2aURWUjhXU3hybHZHT1Y0MUxyOEc2Qk9XUjluSHAwUUdDcm9wTjh3M1BwNkpKcFFQZldwTVYxX1NCbHpic1BwRVFBRmZWQWNGTWh2NXBoQ3BIbU8?oc=5) |
| Sports Illustrated | Why the Shocking Jaylen Brown-Paul George Trade Looks Like a Rare Win-Win | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNV3VJWVhFekp0SU5oSUN3UWd2RHh5V1R4SVdlNGxfRVJWdmc5U3oxcjZYcGQ2R0NkZWhna2NNZmV1Vi02VFpPNDdpRGJJODcwcVNTc0o0U0E5cC1XVVJuSmo2TXlmM1J4MWhtME83aXJQZkxxWFQzZElUMFJFOXJ1Y0hZbFV6cElJaDZSQmVB?oc=5) |
| Liberty Ballers | Re-grading the Sixers’ trade for Jaylen Brown ahead of first Celtics game | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxQaE9oaFE5c0tVTmM0aUFpRFBtc1Y2VEIzQzRIRGlELXhCeVZxRW52T3UycEQ0WFVOOEdWaHZZQTB2VldVLW82ZFN6NGRsOXc3enJBMTN4QWpNOFhNM0xFTFZWNkNaeks3X3Z1dGNFOUlYZlFCX0doMkNGZmpaUTZnNVBTcmFLeXU3RERWOGIzdnJLcW5YUnRCVWdLWnU2bHh0YmpnMlJxdEllcVE0WGtCREREcURwc3NpbndmZm9WZlNGMkpjSDBQb3VyZ2JpZw?oc=5) |
| Inquirer.com | Jaylen Brown was traded in part because of his advanced stats. These numbers show his worth to the Sixers so far. | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPRWkwellrdEFMN0RFNC1NSDZ5OXkxa1IzQ0h6TjlXSEJXenBnSGVGOFY1VzA2S2JtVFd1eDdpZzZjU2FvTWx3MXVSY3VIT1VNdmFUVDJZMGFCcDlnUmJqUXAycWU0WXpXQTVVeFhHU19uMnhzblV2NlI5WGIxWlRKY09qRGh3Z19QNlZYTE1yUVVCZVhOT0hHTlZtZ0pXbTdYR0VBb2QyemFvdkwycmVrSUszSTNFd2FGM3c?oc=5) |
| CBS Sports | Re-grading the Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade: Celtics' grade has greatly improved, 76ers' mark stays perfect | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNN0tUUU9pSnpLTDhnY1R6dEMtNjhCSFlJLTFxOFhXaF9VUTdLd3Q4dHdzRFVwUDNTZkpWcE10RkF1YTRzUnZiZWI3TnZZalVIYmRMcXZmVXpHN0pyZW9TREVwWFcydHE3SWlKSWdrVVJEd1JoX3dBZHQ5aExJZEJoYnhzQ2NaN2Z3cnFfQXJ3SUEwOHRoZUE?oc=5) |
| NESN | NBA Expert Changes His Tune on Celtics' Jaylen Brown-Paul George Trade | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxOeHRfcWJQc2VrblBINGJ6cUd5SkU5aHJpUzVCZGJWemJ4X2YxWFB3ZkFmN0JSbUtHWHdqZW1xZVZtak1qVV9JZ3JyVkYxYzhSTjFpU3l5UHlhb0ZLSF92allWd0FJdXhnc09DTXNsdGt2RlJpM2M1QzdMUWk4dVVrNkJJZ1lvQUpqamNBQkEyZXhWdzRfVzltUDRUNXNlczJRYWJWVTFqazAxUURuY0R5WmZaclN4MEdjY2hXODd1OGY1UQ?oc=5) |

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