76ers’ Jaylen Brown Accuses Celtics’ Jayson Tatum of Lying About Trade

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown appeared to dispute former teammate Jayson Tatum's account of Brown's trade from the Boston Celtics. In an online video, Tatum claimed he was caught completely off guard when informed in Las Vegas that Brown had been traded to Philadelphia. Brown responded on social media by posting a cap emoji beneath the video, a slang term signifying an untrue statement or lie.

While Brown offered no further explanation or alternative timeline regarding his reaction, the exchange has fueled speculation surrounding the duo's split. The public response adds a personal layer of tension to the Eastern Conference rivalry between Philadelphia and Boston following their previous championship run together.