ESPN insider questions Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's relationship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
ESPN insider Shams Charania described the relationship between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as "nearly nonexistent" over the last year. This comment follows Brown's recent trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a decade-long tenure in Boston for the All-Star. While Tatum was recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, Brown had a standout season, finishing sixth in MVP voting. Despite previous speculation on their dynamic, NBA veteran Danny Green suggested that Tatum's rehab and personal obligations contributed to their limited interactions. The trade raises questions about the Celtics' ability to replicate the synergy previously seen between Tatum and Brown.
- •Shams Charania reports Tatum and Brown's relationship is strained.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Tatum missed most of last season due to injury.
- •Danny Green attributes their distance to Tatum's rehab and personal life.
- •Celtics seek new chemistry without their star duo.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Insider Casts Doubt on Relationship Between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown
"The friendship between the recently-dealt Brown and franchise superstar Tatum might not have been as secure as originally thought.
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