Cold Reunion In Philadelphia
Jaylen Brown gave Jayson Tatum a frosty reception on Tuesday night when the Philadelphia 76ers played the Boston Celtics for the first time since their summer trade.
During pregame warmups, the two former teammates stayed on opposite sides of the court. Tatum attempted to greet Brown before the tip off, but the 76ers forward gave him the cold shoulder before moving on to hug LeBron James instead.
Brown and Tatum won an NBA championship together in Boston in 2024, with Brown named Finals MVP. However, their relationship cooled down over time. Brown said on Sunday in Chicago that there was nothing to talk about, stating that both players are simply trying to win for their respective teams.
How The Trade Came Together
Salary cap issues played a big role in the decision to split up the duo. Both players carried large contracts that would eventually take up about 70 percent of Boston's salary cap.
Tatum missed most of last season recovering from an Achilles tendon tear that occurred in the 2025 playoffs. Meanwhile, Brown was a five time All Star who recorded career high averages of 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists last season.
Boston decided to keep Tatum and traded Brown to Philadelphia in July in exchange for Paul George and draft picks. The move has worked well so far. The 76ers are 9-2 with Brown and LeBron James on board, while Boston holds an 8-2 record.
Paul George Returns To Face His Former Team
The trade also marked a return to Philadelphia for 36 year old Paul George. He signed a four year, 212 million dollar contract with the 76ers ahead of the 2024 season, but knee and adductor injuries limited his impact.
George also served a 25 game suspension for violating the anti drug program rules of the league. He returned for the final 10 games of the season and helped Philadelphia bounce back from 3-1 down to defeat Boston in the first round of the playoffs.
George stated before the game that playing against Philadelphia did not bring any extra meaning because he was only there for two seasons. He entered Tuesday's game averaging 20.4 points for Boston, which is higher than his scoring averages during his two years with the 76ers.
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