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Brown, Tatum keep their distance as Celtics visit 76ers for first time since trade

Brown and Tatum kept their distance during pre-game warmups ahead of Tuesday’s game when the Celtics played Philadelphia for the first time since the summer trade that saw Brown surprisingly switch sides.

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 1:28 AM
Brown, Tatum keep their distance as Celtics visit 76ers for first time since trade
Key Things to Know
  • Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum kept their distance during pregame warmups before their first matchup since Brown was traded.
  • Boston traded Brown to the 76ers in July in exchange for Paul George and draft picks.
  • Brown and Tatum previously won the 2024 NBA championship together with the Celtics before their relationship deteriorated.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum kept their distance during pregame warmups in Philadelphia as the Boston Celtics faced the 76ers for the first time since their blockbuster summer trade. The former teammates, who won the 2024 NBA title together in Boston, experienced a personal falling out before the franchise traded Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.

Both teams entered the matchup with strong records, with Philadelphia starting 9-2 alongside LeBron James and Boston opening at 8-2. The game also marked George's return to Philadelphia, where he spent two injury-plagued seasons.

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