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Tatum And Brown’s Cold Reunion Sparks NBA Fans’ Bad Blood Talk

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ignored each other during warmups. See what fans say about the awkward reunion and what it means for the Celtics.
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Mon, October 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM UTC·

Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown Awkwardly Ignore Each Other Before Preseason Showdown

Former Celtics teammates looked like total strangers in first matchup against each other.

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown ignore each other in awkward Celtics-76ers pregame scene

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown takes a shot prior to a preseason NBA basketball game against his former team, the Boston Celtics, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Boston.During Saturday’s preseason...

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ignored each other before Celtics-76ers

Fans will have to wait for a reunion between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

‘Hate each other now’ – Fans have a lot to say after viral Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown clip

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers preseason matchup was the first time former title-winning teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown met as opponents. Tatum and Brown spent eight years building one of the best wing partnerships in the NBA, resulting in the team winning its 18th NBA title in 2024.

Jaylen Brown Avoids The Bench In Awkward Boston Return

Jaylen Brown skipped the bench during his first return to Boston as a 76er. Fans are calling him out after he ignored Jayson Tatum during Saturday's game.

‘Ducking Us,’ ‘Scared’ — Celtics Fans Mock ‘Dramatic’ Jaylen Brown After Ignoring Jayson Tatum and Skipping Bench in Boston Return

Jaylen Brown returned to Boston for the first time since being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Brown didn’t play in Saturday night’s preseason game and wasn’t on the bench, with NBC Sports Boston reporting that he was believed to be in the locker room.

76ers star Jaylen Brown’s curious move during return to Boston features awkward Jayson Tatum avoidance

The Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. The deal had league-altering consequences for a number of reasons and sent shockwaves through the entire basketball community. For starters, Brown had spent his entire career to that point in Boston, even winning NBA Finals MVP honors and becoming one of the best […] The post 76ers star Jaylen Brown’s curious move during return to Boston features awkward Jayson Tatum avoidance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jayson Tatum got a ‘surreal’ first look playing alongside Paul George

Tatum shared the floor with George, his new Celtics running mate, for the first time Saturday night.

How will Paul George be remembered in Philadelphia?

The former Sixer seems to still have a good relationship with his ex-teammates.

Celtics Send Brutal Message To Sixers With 144-106 Preseason Rout

Boston Celtics crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 144-106 on Saturday night. The starters dominated, Jayson Tatum returned to form, and the message to the East was clear.

Paul George reflects on time with Sixers after preseason matchup

Boston Celtics star Paul George reflects on his time with the Philadelphia 76ers after their preseason matchup.

Foe to friend: Jayson Tatum on why it’s nice to finally have Paul George on his side

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has played against Paul George his entire career, but that finally changed Saturday night.

Paul George reflects on his Boston debut: "It is like a badge of honor to wear that green"

George reflected on the unique energy of playing for NBA royalty like Boston Celtics.

Jayson Tatum drops honest evaluation of having Paul George on the Celtics

Jayson Tatum is loving every second of sharing the Celtics wings with Paul George in the NBA Preseason.

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is ‘looking forward’ to playing with Paul George this season

Jayson Tatum is looking forward to building strong chemistry with Paul George as they help the Boston Celtics get through the preseason slate ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Tatum is gearing up for the 10th season of his NBA career with the Celtics. He shines as one of the best players in the league, leading the franchise to the championship in […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is ‘looking forward’ to playing with Paul George this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Celtics’ Paul George ready to ‘turn the clock’ back after trade

After Boston Celtics veteran Paul George clapped back at his haters on Media Day, he’s reminding fans of what’s to come ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. In a 144-106 blowout win against his former team, George made his Celtics debut alongside Jayson Tatum . He finished with 13 points, five rebounds, five steals, and four assists against the […] The post Celtics’ Paul George ready to ‘turn the clock’ back after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Paul George Makes Bold Jayson Tatum-MVP Statement

Paul George made it clear exactly what he expects from Jayson Tatum this upcoming NBA season, and how George intends to help his new teammate accomplish these goals. The post Paul George Makes Bold Jayson Tatum-MVP Statement appeared first on HEAVY.

Are the Boston Celtics being overlooked ahead of the new NBA season?

The Boston Celtics will head into the new NBA season with lower expectations on their shoulders, but are we overlooking them as a threat in the East?

Jayson Tatum Offers High Praise of New Teammate Paul George

The Boston Celtics acquired George this summer in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Paul George still loves his 76ers bros Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe after Celtics trade

BOSTON — For the first time since the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster Paul George trade to the Boston Celtics over the summer, he faced his former teammates in a preseason matchup at TD Garden. Fans wondered how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum would greet each other in their first meeting since the offseason trade, but it never happened, even after […] The post Paul George still loves his 76ers bros Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe after Celtics trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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