Jayson Tatum looks to lead Celtics after Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Jayson Tatum expressed readiness to take on a leadership role for the Boston Celtics during the team's media day on September 28. Following the trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, Tatum emphasized gratitude for their time together and the importance of adapting to new team dynamics. The Celtics have also acquired Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley Jr. as they restructure the roster. Tatum, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, reported feeling great and prepared for the upcoming season.
- •Jayson Tatum aims to lead the Celtics following Jaylen Brown's trade.
- •Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers primarily for salary cap reasons.
- •Tatum, entering his tenth season, feels healthy after undergoing Achilles surgery.
- •Boston added Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, and Mike Conley Jr. in recent moves.
- •Coach Joe Mazzulla plans to leverage existing player strengths in the new roster.
- 1:05 AMESPN NBA — Tatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum ready to lead new-look Celtics in aftermath of Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers
"“Leadership is about a lot of different things. Awareness is the biggest one. Self-awareness, awareness of the group. And just understanding we all have roles and we’re just kind of simply in this together. So it looks different from person to person.”
"Jayson Tatum says he's thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.
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External links- ESPN NBASep 29, 2026, 1:05 AMTatum 'comfortable' leading new-look Celtics post-Brown trade
Jayson Tatum says he's thankful for his time with Jaylen Brown and the success they shared but feels comfortable leading the new-look Celtics this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 29, 2026, 12:58 AMJayson Tatum ready to lead new-look Celtics in aftermath of Jaylen Brown trade to 76ers
“Leadership is about a lot of different things. Awareness is the biggest one. Self-awareness, awareness of the group. And just understanding we all have roles and we’re just kind of simply in this together. So it looks different from person to person.”
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