Jayson Tatum expresses regret over Jaylen Brown trade discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Jayson Tatum shared his regret about not publicly supporting Jaylen Brown during trade rumors when they were teammates with the Boston Celtics. Reportedly speaking to Chris Mannix in 2024, Tatum conveyed his desire to keep Brown on the team but wished he had voiced this publicly. Speculation around their relationship has intensified since Brown's departure to the Philadelphia 76ers. A recent exchange involving a video and emoji between the players has added to the narrative surrounding their fractured partnership.
- •Tatum teamed with Brown in Boston and won a Championship together.
- •Tatum privately supported Brown amid trade talks but regrets lack of public support.
- •Tatum's comments were made in a conversation with Chris Mannix in 2024.
- •Tension between the two players has escalated since Brown's trade to the 76ers.
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"There have been several big storylines in the NBA already this season, but none bigger than the drama between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The duo had formed a brilliant partnership with the Boston Celtics and even won the Championship together.
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