{
  "id": 10867629,
  "title": "76ers news: Jaylen Brown’s answer about circled games will grab Celtics fans' attention",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/76ers-news-jaylen-browns-answer-about-circled-games-will-grab-celtics",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:28:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/76ers-news-jaylen-brown-answer-052844710.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jaylen Brown, the standout player for the Boston Celtics in 2025-26, is brimming with a desire to get back at his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, after being traded during the off-season. Following an impressive season where he averaged 29 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds, Brown found himself on the wrong side of the trade that saw him leave the Celtics for the rival Sixers.\n\nBrown's frustration is evident, as he told Chris Haynes during media day, “All of them [games] circled, there are some that are double circled too.” This revelation has caught the attention of Celtics fans, who are eager to see if Brown will take particular care in facing his former squad, the Celtics, in their upcoming matchup on November 10.\n\nAlthough the double-circled games may be more of a psychological game for Brown, it is clear that he will be focused on proving his worth to the Sixers and revenge against the Celtics. However, he must be cautious not to overplay his hand, as excessive effort could harm the Sixers' performance. Regardless, any game between the 76ers and Celtics this season is bound to be a thrilling watch, primarily for the reaction of Jaylen Brown.",
  "summary": "Jaylen Brown is coming off the best season of his career as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics. Brown averaged 29/7/5 last season and led the Celtics to a 56-win campaign even though Jayson Tatum played just 16 games after returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. All Brown got for his troubles was a trade to the Philadelphia […] The post 76ers news: Jaylen Brown’s answer…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jaylen Brown expresses desire to avenge trade to 76ers.",
    "Brown circles all games against former team, including double circles.",
    "Celtics fans eagerly await November 10 matchup."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jaylen Brown's comment about circled games, including a matchup against his former team, indicates he is highly motivated to prove himself against the Celtics, fuelling interest and intrigue among Celtics fans.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}