Jaylen Brown doesn't expect to talk to Jayson Tatum in first game against Celtics since trade, feud

The 76ers and Celtics are set to face off for the first time this season on Tuesday. Jaylen Brown, who was traded to Philadelphia from Boston this summer, does not anticipate engaging in conversation with his former teammate Jayson Tatum during the game. Brown expressed on Sunday that the relationship between the two players has ended, with no need for them to discuss their past grievances.

"It’s nothing to talk about. I mean, he’s on his side, I’m on my side," Brown stated. Both players are focused on winning, so there is no reason for them to speak. Brown was traded to the 76ers in a deal that sent Paul George to the Celtics. Despite the nine seasons Brown spent with the Celtics and their championship together, their relationship appears to have completely broken down.

The tension resurfaced last month when Brown posted a blue hat emoji on Instagram in response to a video Tatum shared, insinuating that Tatum was caught off guard by the trade. Tatum later downplayed the situation, insisting there was no beef between them. Brown acknowledged Tatum's talent and praised his PR team, but maintained that there was no beef between them.

Regardless of their past, the two players are moving on with their respective NBA careers. Brown averaged 21.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game with the 76ers, while Tatum led Boston to an 8-2 record during the same period. As for the upcoming match, Brown remains focused on the game at hand, not anticipating any additional emotions.