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Jaylen Brown repeatedly snubs ex-teammate Jayson Tatum as Celtics crush Sixers 'lambchops and some gravy'

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Avila, A. (2026, November 11). Jaylen Brown repeatedly snubs ex-teammate Jayson Tatum as Celtics crush Sixers 'lambchops and some gravy'. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/jaylen-brown-snubs-jayson-tatum-celtics-crush-sixers-lambchops-gravy

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-11 · by Alejandro Avila

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Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s relationship deteriorated after a confrontation at a dinner table in France last June, when Brown felt he was being traded by the Celtics for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This tension resurfaced during Boston's recent 123-101 win over Philadelphia where Brown ignored Tatum both before and after the game. Despite their mutual achievements with the team—including five conference finals appearances, two NBA Finals runs, and a championship title—their on-court interaction was cold, reflecting lingering resentment from past conflicts.
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The Celtics defeated the 76ers 123-101 in a highly anticipated NBA matchup on November 10, 2026. The game marked the first regular-season meeting since last year's playoffs when the 76ers overcame a 3-1 deficit to eliminate Boston. This series has added tension due to recent confrontations between former teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, with Brown confronting Tatum in France about their future in Boston. On Tuesday, Tatum scored 21 points while outplaying Brown, who was limited by early foul trouble and managed only 13 points. Additionally, Paul George contributed significantly to the Celtics' victory with 36 points, including six three-pointers, in his return to Philadelphia.

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Fox NewsThis outlet11 Nov

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s relationship deteriorated after a confrontation at a dinner table in France last June, when Brown felt he was being traded by the Celtics for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This tension resurfaced during Boston's recent 123-101 win over Philadelphia where Brown ignored Tatum both before and after the game. Despite their mutual achievements with the team—including five conference finals…

Jaylen Brown repeatedly snubs ex-teammate Jayson Tatum as Celtics crush Sixers 'lambchops and some gravy' (this article)6 articles from Fox News on this story
Toronto Star11 Nov

Paul George scored 36 points, hitting six 3-pointers, as the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum contributed 21 points and outperformed his former teammate Jaylen Brown, who was limited to 13 points due to early foul trouble. This game marked George's return to Philadelphia after being traded from the 76ers over the summer.

NBA scores: Celtics roll past the 76ers 123-101 as Paul George pours in 36 in Philly return →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
New York Post10 Nov

The article discusses an upcoming NBA game between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, focusing on their intense rivalry following a contentious playoff series last season. It highlights both teams’ strengths: the Celtics' offensive prowess and high-volume three-point shooting, while the 76ers are praised for their improved defense. The piece suggests betting on the 76ers with odds around -109 to -120 and…

Celtics vs. 76ers prediction, best bets, props: Jaylen Brown gets revenge against former team →
The Guardian11 Nov

Jayson Tatum scored 21 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday night. Prior to the game, Tatum extended a frosty greeting to his former teammate Jaylen Brown, who was traded over the summer and had an unremarkable performance with just 13 points and four turnovers. Both players avoided commenting further on their tense relationship during post-game interviews, focusing instead…

Jayson Tatum gives former teammate Jaylen Brown frosty greeting as Celtics beat 76ers →

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Former Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown confronted ex-running mate Jayson Tatum at a dinner table in France last June over their future in Boston, and that bad blood finally resurfaced on the hardwood Tuesday night.
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Former Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown confronted ex-running mate Jayson Tatum at a dinner table in France last June over their future in Boston, and that bad blood finally resurfaced on the hardwood Tuesday night. asserted
blood → confront → hardwood
According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, that awkward European sit-down marked the last time the two stars spoke face-to-face. uncertain
stars → accord → face
Boston had just struck out on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who ended up in Miami instead. asserted
who → strike → Miami
Celtics brass had put Brown on the table in those talks. asserted
brass → put → talks
Once Brown caught wind he was being shopped, he went straight to Tatum to find out where he stood and whether Tatum still wanted him in Boston. asserted
Tatum → catch → Boston
Charania reported that Brown approached and confronted Tatum at the dinner table specifically to address their future as a tandem and gauge where Tatum stood on the entire situation. asserted
Tatum → report → situation
Boston traded Brown to Philadelphia days later, effectively ending communication between the two. asserted
Boston → trade → two
Tatum called and texted, but Brown never answered. asserted
Brown → call → ?
Seconds before tip-off Tuesday night in Philly, Tatum walked over and tapped Brown on the chest to say hello. asserted
Tatum → walk → hello
Brown gave him absolute zero back. asserted
Brown → give → zero
Eyes locked dead ahead, Brown didn't flinch, didn't dap him up, and blew right past him like Tatum wasn't there. asserted
Tatum → lock → him
Asked before Tuesday's tip if he planned to clear the air, Brown said, "There's nothing to talk about." asserted
Brown → ask → air
Brown then dropped the first on-court faceoff between the two, as Philadelphia fell 123-101 to Boston. asserted
Philadelphia → drop → Boston
After the final buzzer, Brown hugged several of his former teammates before heading back to the locker room, leaving the floor without saying a word to Tatum. asserted
Brown → hug → Tatum
Brown had 13 points against his former team. asserted
Brown → have → team
Tatum had 21 on 8-for-17 shooting. asserted
Tatum → have → shooting
When Tatum claimed on video last month that the trade caught him off guard, Brown hit back on Instagram with a blue cap emoji. asserted
Brown → claim → emoji
Tatum tried shutting down the drama to reporters: asserted
Tatum → try → reporters
"This ain't no f---ing Shaq and Kobe. asserted
This → be → ?
Brown countered on camera: "I saw that he said it's no beef and I think he's right. asserted
he → counter → camera
Jayson comes from a wonderful family. asserted
Jayson → come → family
We've accomplished some great things. asserted
We → accomplish → things
He's got a great PR team. asserted
He → get → team
Drafted third overall in back-to-back drafts (Brown in 2016, Tatum in 2017), the duo reached five conference finals, two NBA Finals and won the 2024 NBA title. Debates over franchise ownership followed. asserted
Debates → draft → ownership
Tatum earned First Team All-NBA nods, while Brown won the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP and Finals MVP awards. asserted
Brown → earn → awards
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