DeMarcus Cousins criticizes Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Former NBA player DeMarcus Cousins expressed disappointment in Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown during trade discussions. The Boston Celtics aimed to trade Brown, primarily offering him to the Milwaukee Bucks before ultimately sending him to the Philadelphia 76ers. Cousins highlighted the strained relationship, noting that Brown felt unsupported by Tatum, especially after sharing significant achievements together. As the Celtics prepare to face the 76ers, the dynamics between Tatum and Brown have shifted to that of rivals.
- •Celtics were targeting a trade for Jaylen Brown this offseason.
- •Brown ultimately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after failed Bucks deal.
- •Cousins criticized Tatum for not intervening during the trade saga.
- •Tatum and Brown, once co-stars, now face each other as rivals.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — DeMarcus Cousins calls out Jayson Tatum for not supporting Jaylen Brown enough
"DeMarcus Cousins was disappointed about Jayson Tatum's lack of action during the Jaylen Brown trade saga.
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