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Hornets Announcer Terribly Botches Jaylen Brown’s Name Following Heated Grayson Allen Clash

The separation drama never seems to leave Jaylen Brown alone. Following the Celtics announcers, the Charlotte Hornets announcer has joined the party, unknowingly (maybe). The physical confrontation between Brown and Grayson Allen during Saturday night’s NBA game drew attention after…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:03 AM
Hornets Announcer Terribly Botches Jaylen Brown’s Name Following Heated Grayson Allen Clash
Key Things to Know
  • Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins mistakenly called Jaylen Brown "Jaylen Tatum" on air following a heated altercation.
  • Jaylen Brown and Grayson Allen engaged in a physical confrontation over a loose ball, drawing double technical fouls.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets with a 109–104 comeback victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets announcer Eric Collins mistakenly referred to Jaylen Brown as "Jaylen Tatum" during Saturday night's NBA broadcast. The slip occurred while Collins was addressing a physical fourth-quarter confrontation between Brown and Grayson Allen, which resulted in double technical fouls after the players tangled over a loose ball.

The verbal slip inadvertently combined the names of former Boston Celtics teammates Brown and Jayson Tatum. On the court, the Philadelphia 76ers secured a 109–104 comeback victory over Charlotte, led by Tyrese Maxey's 38-point performance and a clutch three-pointer from V.J. Edgecombe.

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