Jaylen Brown Reveals Lack of Communication with Jayson Tatum After Trade

Jaylen Brown recently stated that he has not communicated with Jayson Tatum since his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers on July 1. This announcement came during Brown's introductory press conference with the 76ers.

Brown emphasized that he holds nothing but respect for Tatum, with whom he won a championship in 2024. Despite their decade-long partnership as key players for the Boston Celtics, the two have not maintained contact since the trade.

Financial constraints played a role in the Celtics' decision to part ways with Brown, who had a standout season last year, averaging over 28 points per game. The upcoming games between the Sixers and Celtics are expected to be highly anticipated, particularly as Brown and Tatum will likely face each other on the court.