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

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Gibbs, D. (2026, October 12). Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown ignore each other in awkward Celtics-76ers pregame scene. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/jayson-tatum-jaylen-brown-ignore-each-other-browns-boston-return/

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During a recent Celtics-76ers preseason game, NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown ignored each other completely during warmups, highlighting their ongoing tension following an offseason trade. While Brown spent most of the game in the locker room and did not sit courtside, Tatum played and scored 23 points against a shorthanded 76ers team. The article focuses on the awkwardness and tension between the two former teammates at this first meeting since the trade.

Written by AI on 2026-10-12, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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During a Saturday preseason game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown completely ignored each other throughout warmups, highlighting ongoing tensions. This was their first meeting since the offseason when both players were involved in trade discussions that ultimately didn't materialize. Despite being mere steps away from one another during pregame activities, the two former top Celtics picks did not acknowledge each other's presence. Brown played a crucial role for the Celtics last season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, helping to keep Boston atop the Eastern Conference when Tatum was recovering from an Achilles injury. However, their relationship soured as the season progressed, leading to Brown's unofficial return where he did not sit courtside during the game.

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Donovan Gibbs

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During Saturday’s preseason game between the Celtics and the 76ers, NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown completely ignored each other throughout warmups, making it pretty clear they’re still at odds. asserted

they → ignore → odds

In their first meeting since the offseason blockbuster trade, the two former top Celtics picks pretended that the other didn’t exist, despite being in mere steps away from one another. asserted

other → pretend → one

Jaylen Brown was pivotal for the Celtics last season, as his 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game kept Boston at the top of the Eastern Conference while Tatum was recovering from an Achilles injury. asserted

Tatum → keep → injury

Boston faced low expectations at the start of last season due to the departures of Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Kristaps Porziņģis, as well as Tatum’s injury. asserted

Boston → face → Holiday

Brown’s contributions ensured the Celtics remained a top-two seed in the East, but their season ultimately ended with a collapse to Philadelphia after a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the 2026 playoffs. asserted

season → ensure → playoffs

The relationship between the Celtics and Brown grew sour during the season, and in his unofficial return, the five-time All-Star didn’t even sit courtside. asserted

Star → grow → return

According to NBC Sports Boston sideline reporter Abby Chin, Brown spent most of the 144-106 76ers loss in the locker room. uncertain

Brown → accord → room

“Jaylen Brown, a former Celtic, is in the building,” Chin reported in the second quarter. asserted

Chin → report → quarter

“He’s not on the bench. asserted

He → ’ → bench

So, we believe he’s back in the locker room here in Boston for the first time since he was traded away this summer. asserted

he → believe → time

Tatum posted 23 points, five rebounds and four assists against the shorthanded 76ers, as Philadelphia also rested Joel Embiid and LeBron James. asserted

Philadelphia → post → Embiid

Brown doesn’t make his official return to the TD Garden until Jan. 21. asserted

Brown → make → Jan.

Boston will begin the first of four meetings between the two teams on November 10th in Philadelphia. asserted

Boston → begin → Philadelphia

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

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