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Jaylen Brown just had a career year, averaging 28 points a game and leading the Celtics to the second seed — all while Jayson Tatum sat out for much of the season. But in a shocking move, Boston traded Brown to the Sixers for Paul George and draft picks, sparking wild speculation that Tatum had a hand in the deal. Tatum quickly shut that down, praising their nine-year bond, two Finals runs, and one title, while calling media narratives about their rivalry unfair. He noted how the team’s playoff exit reignited rumors — even about undervaluing Derrick White — but stressed they’ve always been teammates through thick and thin. Brown’s departure, after winning Finals MVP in 2024, caught everyone off guard, but front offices weigh long-term strategy, not just one season. Now, Brown starts fresh in Philly — and if the Celtics and Sixers meet in the playoffs, expect fireworks.

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