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Jaylen Brown compares preseason return to Boston to ‘running into your ex’

The five-time All-Star, who was traded to the 76ers in July, reflected on facing his former team during a livestream on Friday night.

By Devon Henderson · The Athletic

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 2:19 AM

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Jaylen Brown likened his preseason return against the Boston Celtics to running into an ex-partner.
Boston traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in July for Paul George and four draft picks.
The 29-year-old spent 10 seasons with Boston, winning the 2024 NBA title and Finals MVP.

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Philadelphia 76ers wing Jaylen Brown described facing the Boston Celtics as akin to "running into your ex" during a Friday Twitch stream ahead of Saturday's preseason meeting. Brown spent a decade in Boston, winning an NBA championship and Finals MVP honors in 2024 before being dealt to Philadelphia in July.

The Celtics traded Brown for Paul George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round picks following Boston's first-round playoff collapse against Philadelphia. Now aligned alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Brown expressed lingering frustration over the sudden split despite maintaining strong affection for the city.

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Jaylen Brown compares preseason return to Boston to ‘running into your ex’

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