Celtics Notes: Tatum, Brown, Stevens, Robinson, Conley

Celtics star Jayson Tatum on Thursday spoke directly about Jaylen Brown in an interview for the first time since his longtime former teammate was traded to Philadelphia in July, writes Mike Prada of The Athletic. Appearing on The Dan Patrick…

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 2:35 AM
Celtics Notes: Tatum, Brown, Stevens, Robinson, Conley
Key Things to Know
  • Jayson Tatum praised former teammate Jaylen Brown in his first public comments since Brown was traded to Philadelphia.
  • Celtics president Brad Stevens discussed trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George and draft assets.
  • Brad Stevens reported that Jayson Tatum appears fully healthy and has been training ahead of camp.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke publicly about Jaylen Brown for the first time since Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Tatum dismissed public misconceptions about their relationship, expressing deep respect and celebrating their accomplishments over nine years together, which included winning an NBA championship.

Additionally, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens discussed the trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and draft assets. Stevens also confirmed that Tatum appears fully healthy ahead of training camp, while new Celtics center Mitchell Robinson clarified that he missed his introductory press conference due to a family emergency.

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