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“JT in Hufflepuff Got Me Crying” – NBA Fans in Stitches as Jaylen Brown Puts Jayson Tatum in Most Unpopular Hogwarts House

Jaylen Brown has once again given fans something to talk about regarding his relationship with former teammate Jayson Tatum.

By Advait Jajodia · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:06 AM

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Jaylen Brown amused fans by sorting former teammate Jayson Tatum into the Hogwarts house Hufflepuff on a podcast.
Brown also sorted former Boston Celtics teammates Derrick White, Tacko Fall, and Luke Kornet into Hufflepuff.
The reaction comes amid reported tension following Brown's offseason trade away from the Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers.

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During an appearance on The Young Man & The Three with actor Daniel Radcliffe, Jaylen Brown sorted several former teammates into Hogwarts houses, placing Jayson Tatum in Hufflepuff. The choice quickly amused fans on social media, especially after the panel noted Hufflepuff's reputation as a house for people without distinct traits.

Fans interpreted the lighthearted comment through the lens of recent tension following Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. While Tatum previously stated he harbored no ill will, Brown remarked there might be "a little lamb chops and some gravy" between them, prompting former teammate Blake Griffin to urge both players to keep their shared championship success in perspective.

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