Josh Hart’s five words say it all after Celtics stunningly trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers

Josh Hart said what many were thinking as the NBA offseason shakes up the Eastern Conference.

On Wednesday, the Knicks star and NBA champion took to X to share his thoughts.

“This East offseason is crazy,” Hart posted to his X account.

Crazy indeed. On Wednesday, the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

Josh Hart, celebrating at the Knicks’ championship parade, says the moves by East competitors have been “crazy” so far this offseason. UPI/Shutterstock

After much speculation surrounding his future in Boston, where he won an NBA title in 2024, Brown has a new home, and it’s with a rival team in the East.

Much of the chatter around Brown came after the Celtics missed out on Giannis Antentokoumpo, who was dealt to the Heat from the Bucks for a haul of players and picks.

Another story out of the East was Hart’s now ex-teammate Mitchell Robinson, who is heading to Boston in free agency.

Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He had been the longest-tenured Knick and spent eight years with the organization.

Robinson bid the Knicks farewell on his Instagram account on Wednesday.

“New York Knicks fans and the whole Knicks organization, the past 8 years have been the highlight of my life. I can’t thank you guys enough for the journey and opportunities. I know it’s a lot of emotions going around trust me I feel it myself but I will always have love for where it all started! I love you and will miss you. Once a Knick always a Knick,” Robinson said.

It’s only Day 2 of NBA free agency, so surely there is a lot more to come from around the league.