76ers’ Jaylen Brown Draws Telling Jayson Tatum Response Before Celtics Reunion

Jayson Tatum downplayed his upcoming reunion with former Boston Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown stated on Sunday that there was "nothing to talk about" with Tatum, prompting Tatum to respond that it is simply another game on the schedule. The contest marks the first regular-season meeting between the two players since Boston traded Brown to Philadelphia in July.

The Celtics and 76ers are the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, with Philadelphia holding a 9-2 record and Boston standing at 8-2. The matchup also features Paul George returning to Philadelphia following the offseason trade that sent him to Boston in exchange for Brown. Both players spent nine seasons together in Boston, securing the 2024 NBA championship.