League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum face off as rivals after trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum face off as rivals after trade

Summary

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, former teammates and champions of the Boston Celtics, are set to face each other for the first time as opponents in an NBA game on November 10, 2026. Following Brown's recent trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, tensions have escalated between the two players, highlighted by a series of public exchanges. Their relationship has evolved from praised co-stars to rivals, particularly after Boston’s playoff struggles and Brown’s breakout performance in Tatum's absence. The matchup carries significant implications for the Eastern Conference standings as both teams strive for playoff positioning.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Brown and Tatum won an NBA Championship together in 2024.
•Brown was traded to the 76ers on July 1, 2026.
•The matchup is significant for Eastern Conference positioning.
•Tatum missed much of the previous season due to injury.

Latest Updates

9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum’s beef: Complete war of words timeline between former Celtics star duo

What they're saying

"
Two years ago, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown raised the Larry O'Brien Trophy together. Now, they don't seem to be on speaking terms, with some beef — or as Brown put it, "lamb chops."
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Boston Celtics New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers NBA Basketball