NBA Roundup: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Ignore Each Other, LeBron Sits Out, NBA Hall of Famer’s Debut, and More

Former teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown appeared to avoid interacting during pregame warmups before Boston's 144-106 preseason victory over Philadelphia. Brown and LeBron James both sat out for the 76ers, with Brown reportedly in the locker room while James watched from the bench. Boston was led by Payton Pritchard with 25 points and Tatum with 23 points, while Paul George scored 13 in his Celtics debut.

Elsewhere, Tyrese Haliburton missed Indiana's game due to a mild right ankle tweak after his initial comeback. Meanwhile, 40-year-old Dwight Howard made his overseas debut with Black Fortress Tbilisi in Georgia, tallying 12 points and hinting at a Philadelphia return. Additionally, retired guard Russell Westbrook was honored by the Los Angeles City Council for his career and community impact.