Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) doesn't believe he'll face a minutes restriction in Sunday's playoff battle with the Orlando Magic. He suffered from posterior impingement in his right knee, forcing him to miss nine of the Celtics final 20 games of the regular season. Fortunately, head coach Joe Mazzulla reported Brown has looked good. Despite struggling from the three-point line, the 28-year-old has played well against Orlando during the 2024-25 campaign (two games), averaging 27.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. While the injury is still somewhat concerning for fantasy managers, Brown is worth including in any DFS lineup on Sunday.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been battling knee issues over the last month or so of the regular season. He saw a small decrease in minutes and even sat out of the final three games, which made him ineligible for regular-season awards. Head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed reports that Brown received pain management injections in his knee, but he also said that he expects the former Finals MVP to be ready to go for Game 1 of their first-round series. Throughout the last postseason, Brown was given the task of guarding the other team's best scorer more often than not. He's extremely important to the Celtics' success, given his level of defense on top of his season averages of 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The C's are heading to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will enable the club to rest some of their core performers, including Tatum, Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Jaylen Brown (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Al Horford (knee), and Derrick White (neck). Without those guys on the floor, Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet are the safest options for DFS managers.
Jaylen Brown Receiving Treatment On His Right Knee
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The right knee injury has been an issue of late. Unfortunately, the problem may not be gone anytime soon, with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reporting Brown received "pain management injections in an effort to promote healing." The 28-year-old struggled in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks, his last time on the floor, finishing with only six points in 22 minutes of work. There will likely be more updates on Brown's condition heading into the C's first-round playoff series. But fantasy managers will undoubtedly be hoping the ailment doesn't affect his ability to suit up in the playoffs as well as the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. He was listed as questionable. However, it appeared he at least had a chance of playing, considering he was warming up. With that in mind, the C's have already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, so Jayson Tatum (ankle), Derrick White (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jrue Holiday (shoulder), and Al Horford (knee) will join Brown on the shelf. As a result, it could be a busy night for Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Luke Kornet, and Baylor Scheierman.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's showdown with the Knicks. This Injury has already cost him a few games. Fortunately, he was able to suit up for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards, finishing with 15 points and five assists in 21 minutes. Al Horford (knee) has already been ruled out, and Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are questionable. As such, there are plenty of guys who can step into the starting lineup, although Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet are the favorites to do something meaningful for fantasy managers.
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. He has an issue with his right knee and could be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Sam Hauser typically benefits from Brown's absence and had eight points with three rebounds and three assists in Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston opted for Xavier Tillman Sr. in the starting lineup against a big Grizzlies frontcourt on Monday, but Hauser might have the opportunity to start in place of Brown Wednesday night.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Heat. He has been dealing with a right knee injury of late, most recently keeping him off the floor for Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Xavier Tillman Sr. got the start. However, he had only two points, three rebounds, and one steal in seven minutes of work. With that said, not only is Brown questionable for Wednesday's contest, but Al Horford (toe), Kristaps Porzingis (return from illness reconditioning), and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) are also in danger of not playing. As a result, Tillman, Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could see a bump in production behind Jayson Tatum and Derrick White.
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He is having trouble with his right knee and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Sam Hauser has frequently stepped in for Brown in the starting unit and is likely to do so again, while Payton Pritchard may have an opportunity to play a larger role off the bench. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White should see an increase in their offensive usage.
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't suit up for Friday's clash with the Utah Jazz. The 28-year-old has been on-and-off the injury report of late because of a knee injury. He was last on the court for Saturday's win over the Nets. However, Brown wasn't available when both clubs met again on Tuesday night. Al Horford moved into the starting lineup. Yet, it was Baylor Scheierman who stole the show, with the rookie finishing with 20 points while shooting 6-for-7 from behind the arc. Scheierman should remain in the rotation, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect a duplicate showing. Instead, Payton Pritchard should benefit the most in the scoring department behind Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis.
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