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Sixers Notes: Brown, Tatum, Walker, LeBron

Jaylen Brown’s first matchup with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will take place Tuesday night in Philadelphia, but Brown didn’t want to say anything on Sunday to stoke their simmering feud, Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in a…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sixers Notes: Brown, Tatum, Walker, LeBron
Key Things to Know
  • Jaylen Brown downplayed his simmering feud with Jayson Tatum ahead of his first game against Boston on Tuesday.
  • Brown reportedly sought franchise-player status before the Celtics traded him to Philadelphia in July.
  • Jabari Walker contributed nine points and 11 rebounds off the bench while filling in at center.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jaylen Brown is preparing for his first matchup against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Following Philadelphia's win over Chicago on Sunday, Brown downplayed any lingering tension with Tatum, stating there was nothing to talk about. Reports indicate the Celtics traded Brown after initially making him available in an attempt to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Elsewhere for Philadelphia, forward Jabari Walker provided an impactful nine points and 11 rebounds while filling in at center due to frontcourt injuries. Meanwhile, LeBron James adjusted his approach against Chicago by aggressively attacking the basket after opposing teams recently dared him to shoot from outside.

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