Jayson Tatum bids farewell to Jaylen Brown after Celtics-Sixers blockbuster trade: 'Forever grateful'

Jayson Tatum has publicly bid farewell to longtime Boston Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown following a blockbuster trade between the Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers, announced around July 3, 2026. Tatum expressed his gratitude in a message described as 'forever grateful,' marking the end of a partnership that defined the Celtics for a generation. The trade represents a major roster shakeup for Boston, separating the two stars who had played together for years.