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Hold the beef. Order lamb chops. Tatum and Brown serve up drama on the menu when Celtics visit 76ers • Nov. 9, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
Jaylen Brown scores season-high 30 points and makes key block in 76ers' 112-106 win over Pistons • Nov. 4, 2026, 10:13 PM ET (AP)
Jaylen Brown says he has no beef with former Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum • Oct. 25, 2026, 9:10 AM ET (AP)
Jayson Tatum vents over Jaylen Brown's 'cap' post as Celtics win overshadowed by trade drama talk • Oct. 24, 2026, 12:22 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Jaylen Marselles Brown
Born Marietta • Georgia
Awards And Honors National Basketball Association Championship (2024)

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