While Jaylen Brown concurs with Jayson Tatum's claim that there is "no beef" between the former Boston Celtics teammates, he suggested all was not perfect in their relationship ahead of Tuesday's much-anticipated reunion.

Brown and Tatum were team-mates in Boston for nine years before Brown left to link up with LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers this year.

Brown was named NBA Finals MVP when the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks to win their record-breaking 18th NBA championship in 2024, having averaged 22.2 points throughout that regular season, while Tatum put up 26.8 per game.

But there have long been suggestions that the star duo did not see eye-to-eye.

And earlier this month, Brown appeared to take aim at Tatum on social media, as he commented on a video of his ex-teammate saying he had been caught off-guard by the 30-year-old's move to Philadelphia.

Brown commented an emoji of a blue hat, seemingly referring to "cap", which is slang for somebody being untruthful, though Tatum subsequently said there was no "beef" between the pair.

And, after the 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday, Brown was questioned about his relationship with Tatum – who he will go up against at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday as the Celtics visit Philadelphia. 

"It's nothing to talk about. I mean, he's on his side, I'm on my side," Brown said.

"We're just playing basketball. Both of us are trying to win, so it's nothing to talk about. Just check the ball up.

"We've accomplished some great things. He's a hell of a basketball player and he's got a great PR team.

"There's no beef, but it might be a little lamb chops and some gravy! He should stay ready at all times."

just another day at the office for @FCHWPO 29 PTS | 7 REB | 4 AST @PALottery https://t.co/QetHGJ4wTy

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 8, 2026

Asked about the meaning behind that latter comment, Brown added: "That's what it is. No beef. 

"It should never, ever be that. It's just basketball. We're both blessed, but it might be a little lamb chop. We'll be alright."

The Sixers' victory over Chicago, which saw Brown put up 29 points in tandem with James' 22, improved their record on the season to 9-2.

The Celtics are 8-2 after beating the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday, with Tatum scoring 21 points.