Jaylen Brown shares details about relationship with Jayson Tatum post-trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jaylen Brown spoke to reporters for the first time since his trade from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers. He discussed his relationship with Jayson Tatum, noting that they both respect each other despite the recent changes. Brown mentioned they have not communicated since the trade was announced on July 1. The Celtics selected Brown third overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, while Tatum was drafted third in 2017, and the duo enjoyed significant success together over nine seasons, including a championship win in 2024.
- •Brown commented on his relationship with Tatum after being traded.
- •He expressed respect for Tatum and hopes for his success against the 76ers.
- •Brown confirmed he and Tatum have not spoken since the trade.
- •The Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers on July 1.
- •Brown and Tatum achieved success together, including a championship.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — We Now Know if Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Have Talked Since Celtics-76ers Trade
"It's been over a month since news broke that the Celtics were trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
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