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The Boston Celtics tried to trade Jaylen Brown to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo before sending him to Philadelphia without granting his request for input on the destination. The post Jaylen Brown trade: Celtics ignored his one request appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaylen Brown makes his debut against his former Celtics as a 76ers guard, sparking fresh trade drama. ESPN’s Kris Rhim reports Brown never formally asked for a trade; instead he wanted input on his destination after the Celtics failed to flip him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Celtics ignored his request, ultimately sending him to Philadelphia without warning. The move stems from Boston’s desire to balance contracts, favoring Jayson Tatum over Brown despite Brown’s recent All‑NBA season. Brown’s first game against Boston highlights the tangled offseason negotiations.
Ahead of the Celtics’ first visit to Philadelphia, Liberty Ballers re‑grades the Sixers’ offseason trade for Jaylen Brown. The Sixers receive Brown, while Boston gets Paul George plus multiple future first‑ and second‑round picks (2028‑2031). The blog gives the Sixers an A, noting Brown’s 22.3 PPG, 47.7% shooting and strong defensive impact (‑4.8 net rating on‑court, +6.7 on/off split) that helped lure LeBron James to the team. Boston earns an A‑, despite fan backlash, because the picks could prove valuable and Brown’s talent remains elite. The piece argues the trade already positions Philadelphia as an Eastern Conference title contender, while the Celtics’ long‑term verdict still hangs on future pick outcomes and potential extensions.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown is motivated on Tuesday, but he isn't overlooking the Celtics.
Hall of Famer Paul Pierce returns to media with a new weekly live show, Truth Hurts, announced via a trailer on Nov. 9. The show pairs Pierce and host Treasure Wilson with former "Gil’s Arena" personalities Rashad McCants and Brandon Jennings. Wilson acts as a courtroom‑style judge while Pierce makes a nod to his 2017 wheelchair exit in Boston. Produced by GOAT Media, the debate‑driven format aims to rival the daily Gil’s Arena, which recently cut ties with Arenas and now features Danny Green. No air date has been set, but the lineup promises high‑profile banter for NBA fans.
The Philadelphia 76ers head home after a 127-121 win over the Bulls, improving to 9-2, to face Boston in a clash for the East’s top spot. The Celtics lead the league in net rating (+11.6) and remain top‑four on both offense and defense, with Jayson Tatum averaging 27.1 points, 6 rebounds and a career‑high 7.8 assists. Former Sixer Jaylen Brown returns to Boston for his first regular‑season meeting against his old team, while Paul George makes his Philadelphia debut with the Celtics, posting 20.4 points and solid defense. With Adem Bona sidelined, Jabari Walker steps up, but Boston’s size with Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson poses a rebounding challenge for Philadelphia.
Payton Pritchard seems to be finding his groove this season, and the Boston Celtics should be happy about that.
Mitchell Robinson is starting to settle in with the Boston Celtics, but now he'll be tasked with proving he can handle Joel Embiid. If Embiid can simply not dominate, that's a good sign for both Robinson and Boston.
The Boston Celtics‑Philadelphia 76ers matchup is shaping up as a classic NBA rivalry, now fueled by stars Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid. With 23 playoff series—the most between any two teams—and a 15‑8 Celtics edge, the rivalry boasts historic flashpoints from the Russell‑Chamberlain era to the Bird‑Dr. J fight in 1984. The blog breaks down four criteria for a true rivalry, awarding the Celtics‑Sixers an “A” as recent playoff scars reignite the animosity. Readers get a concise history, key moments, and why tonight’s game could be a defining chapter for both fan bases.
In a new Celtics Daily interview, Gary Washburn breaks down the final days of the Jaylen Brown–Jayson Tatum partnership and examines how their split will shape the upcoming Celtics‑76ers showdown in Philadelphia. Host Bobby Manning also chats with Brown, former Celtic Anfernee Simons and former teammate Tacko Fall, who have all relocated to the Sixers. The episode previews the first post‑trade matchup, offering insider perspectives on roster changes and what to expect on the court.
The Jaylen Brown-Jayson Tatum drama will headline the 76ers-Celtics battle, but the Eastern Conference standings add another layer of hype.
On a recent episode of The Timeout with Dwyane Wade, former Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem finally crack the joke they'd been holding back since 2010: LeBron James’ new shaved head. While praising the 41‑year‑old’s elite play for the Philadelphia 76ers, they recount how his hair‑loss was a locker‑room punchline during Miami’s championship era and how the bald look, debuted at the TIME100 Sports Gala in July 2026, reflects a mental reset for his 24th NBA season. The light‑hearted roast highlights James’ evolving game, including a game‑winning tip‑in against the Knicks and his adaptation alongside newcomer Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics (8-2) travel to Philadelphia on Nov. 10 for Game #11 against the 76ers (9-2), the first of four meetings this season. Both teams sit atop the East, with the Celtics eyeing a third straight win and the 76ers chasing a second. Highlights include the heated Jayson Tatum‑Jaylen Brown saga post‑trade, Paul George’s return to Philly, and a stacked 76ers lineup featuring LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid (despite plantar fasciitis). Boston’s tentative starter list features Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George and Jayson Tatum, while Philly likely fields Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Embiid. Injuries: the 76ers list Adem Bona, Dominick Barlow and Ariel Hukporti as out; the Celtics have no active injuries.
It's not the exact same path, but the similarities between Horford and George and their time with the Boston Celtics, are pretty astonishing. Look where that's gotten the Celtics.
Jaylen Brown might be performing well for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the Boston Celtics have landed a version of Paul George capable of moving the needle.
Neemias Queta's off-ball flare screens are unlocking elite offensive rating numbers for the Celtics without requiring him to touch the ball.
Tuesday, the Celtics face the Sixers in a battle between the East's top two teams. Boston can empower a young wing and pace Derrick White by starting Jordan Walsh on Tyrese Maxey.
Paul George doesn't need to be a nightly superstar for Boston. His seamless fit and occasional scoring heaters keep the Celtics' offense elite.
The Sixers’ injury report ahead of Tuesday’s clash with the Boston Celtics omits star center Joel Embiid, who is managing right‑foot plantar fasciitis but remains listed as healthy. Embiid has struggled recently, shooting just 7‑of‑28 over his last two games. Meanwhile, forward Adem Bona misses his third straight game after a cervical spine sprain suffered on Nov. 4 in Detroit, though coach Nick Nurse still sees him as the starter upon return. Backup Jabari Walker has been praised for his effort, but Nurse isn’t ready to replace Bona yet.
It's not a surprise that Paul George has been good with the Boston Celtics. But exactly how good he has been sort of is.
Joe Mazzulla letting Jayson Tatum and Derrick White choose Mike Conley to start against the Bucks sparked questions about player empowerment in Boston.
After the Celtics' 117-97 win over the Bucks, Joe Mazzulla shared what he has learned about Paul George since becoming his coach. It explains why he's thriving in Boston.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are set to meet as opponents for the first time ever when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, November 9, 2026. The pair, who helped Boston win a championship, have not spoken since the blockbuster trade that sent Brown to Philly this offseason, according to Brown’s comments. CLNS Media’s roundtable—featuring John Zannis, A. Sherrod Blakely, Jimmy Toscano, and Bobby Manning—breaks down the matchup, key players and potential outcomes.
Jaylen Brown says he won’t talk to former teammate Jayson Tatum ahead of the Celtics’ visit to Philadelphia on Nov. 10, insisting there’s “nothing to talk about” after their blockbuster trade. Both stars focus on winning: Brown averages 22.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists as the 76ers sit 9‑2 atop the East, while Tatum posts 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists with the Celtics at 8‑2. Social‑media sparks of “beef” over a blue hat emoji have been downplayed by both players, who stress professionalism over drama.
The Boston Celtics Daily Links roundup (Nov. 9, 2026) highlights the Celtics’ dominant 117‑97 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, showcasing Jaylen Brown’s and Jayson Tatum’s leadership, Mitchell Robinson’s breakout performance, and Coach Joe Mazzulla’s surprise lineup choices. The post aggregates numerous articles on the Brown‑Tatum partnership, their upcoming 76ers clash, Paul George’s impact, and Kristaps Porziņģis’s retirement news. It also notes a photo of Hornets guard Brandon Miller from the Emirates NBA Cup and links to interviews, takeaways, and statistical analyses of the Celtics’ early‑season rise.