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NBA·TRANSACTION·September 20, 2026 03:07 PM ET

Celtics enter 2026-27 with Tatum and Brown split after trade

Their Boston partnership lasted nine seasons.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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Day 20 -- Boston Celtics For the first time ever, Jayson Tatum is no longer teammates with Jaylen Brown George replace

What happened: Jayson Tatum has said his bond with Jaylen Brown remains intact following Brown's departure.

Why it matters: Boston must establish a rotation without the pairing that anchored its previous roster.

What to watch: Watch how the Celtics distribute Brown's former responsibilities during training camp.

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