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Tatum Addresses Speculation Over Brown Partnership After Trade
Celtics star downplays any rift with former teammate following summer deal to Philadelphia
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Tatum Speaks After Home Win
Jayson Tatum used his postgame time after a 107-103 victory over the New York Knicks to push back against ongoing talk about his relationship with Jaylen Brown. The forward said he holds no ill will toward his former teammate and called the focus on drama misplaced after their long run together in Boston.
Call for Direct Talk Ahead of Rematch
Tatum said he reached out directly after the July trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia and brought Paul George to Boston. He described the situation as one that communication could resolve and urged people to move past social media narratives. Brown helped the Celtics reach 56 wins and the No. 2 seed in the East before the deal ended his 10-year stay. Tatum posted 36 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the win and said a private conversation would clear up any remaining questions before the teams meet again.
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