Brad Stevens faces communication challenges after Jaylen Brown trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Brad Stevens is reflecting on communication issues following Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. Brown expressed disappointment regarding the lack of dialogue during the trade process, which included negative media speculation about him. Brown's unique relationship with Stevens makes the situation more complex, as he was a key player developed by the Celtics and has a long history with the organization. Currently, Brown has not maintained contact with teammate Jayson Tatum since the trade, although he supports Tatum’s success outside of matchups against the 76ers.
- •Brown traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer.
- •Disappointment stemmed from lack of communication during the trade process.
- •Stevens and Brown share a long history since Brown was drafted by the Celtics.
- •Brown has not spoken to Tatum since the trade.
- •Brown remains supportive of Tatum except against the 76ers.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Can Brad Stevens Learn Anything From Jaylen Brown Situation?
"Does the Boston Celtics executive need to change anything as a result of what happened with his former star?
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