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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedOctober 25, 2026Miami-Dade County

Jaylen Brown addresses relationship with former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum following trade to Philadelphia 76ers

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown stated there is no animosity between himself and former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum following a social media back-and-forth regarding Brown's offseason trade. Brown recorded 27 points in a 127-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on his 30th birthday.

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Why It Matters

The public exchange highlights the fallout from an offseason roster move in which the Boston Celtics traded one of two players holding $300 million contracts to restructure their payroll.

Key Facts

  • Jaylen Brown stated there is no personal conflict between himself and former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum.
  • Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers during the offseason after the Celtics chose to build around Tatum and reduce payroll obligations from $300 million contracts.
  • Brown celebrated his 30th birthday with 27 points in a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists during the game.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers improved to a 3-0 record at the start of the season.
  • Tatum previously stated on his YouTube channel that he was caught off guard by Brown's trade, prompting a social media disagreement between the two players.

Who's Mentioned

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