Jaylen Brown Says He, Jayson Tatum Haven't Talked Since 76ers Trade, Talks Relationship
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers officially introduced Jaylen Brown after acquiring him from the Boston Celtics in a trade involving Paul George and four draft picks.
- Brown revealed he and former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum have "not really" communicated since the trade, though he expressed respect and well-wishes for Tatum despite some past "ups and downs."
- Grant Williams, a former Celtics teammate, suggested media narratives about tension between Brown and Tatum are exaggerated, emphasizing that the players did not dislike each other.
- Brown joins a strong 76ers lineup featuring Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, and LeBron James, forming a potential new superteam.
- With Tatum now the Celtics' clear superstar, fans can anticipate multiple high-profile matchups between Philadelphia and Boston as both teams pursue NBA championships.
