Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (ankle), who is questionable for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a sprained ankle, participated in the team's morning shootaround. It's a good sign for Brown's availability against Cleveland, but it's worth noting that a quick turnaround looms on Friday for a clash with the upstart Orlando Magic as Boston continues a five-game homestand. Ultimately, the 27-year-old two-time All-Star is trending in the right direction for Thursday. If Brown sits out, however, superstar Jayson Tatum would take on the bulk of the remaining usage and has averaged a potent 30.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.4 threes in 14 games without Brown since 2022-23. Brown's possible absence would also open up minutes for role players Sam Hauser and Al Horford, with one of whom becoming likely to enter head coach Joe Mazzulla's starting lineup.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a sprained left ankle. Brown is in danger of missing his second game of the season, with a short turnaround on deck for Friday in the form of a showdown with the 16-7 Orlando Magic as Boston carries on a five-game homestand. That leaves a chance for the Celtics to play things cautiously on one end or the other of the back-to-back in deciding on the two-way superstar's availability. If Brown sits out on Thursday, Jayson Tatum would dominate touches and has averaged a robust 30.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.4 three-pointers in 14 games without Brown since 2022-23. Brown's possible void would also free up playing time for Sam Hauser and Al Horford, with one of whom becoming likely to join head coach Joe Mazzulla's starting five.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (groin) is available for the Friday afternoon showdown with Orlando. He was listed on the injury report because of a groin strain. However, the ailment isn't anything new, and it didn't stop him from scoring a team-high 26 points in the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Although the 27-year-old has struggled this season, he's still a must-start in all fantasy formats, even more so with Jrue Holiday (ankle) ruled out.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (adductor) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 27-year-old is on the injury report because of a right adductor strain, although the ailment isn't anything new. He scored a team-high 26 points in the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, so the injury didn't appear to bother him then. However, it's still something for fantasy managers to monitor, especially since it's not going away. Nevertheless, if Brown doesn't play, Sam Hauser, averaging 5.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in two starts this season, would likely replace him in the rotation.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Memphis. The 27-year-old had battled an illness earlier in the week, keeping him out for the C's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers. As a result, the team may play it safe by keeping him out of the lineup for this one, especially against the shorthanded Grizzlies, one of the worst teams in the NBA. That said, Sam Hauser would likely slide into the starting lineup if Brown doesn't suit up.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is available for Friday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. The 27-year-old has been under the weather, causing him to miss Boston's previous game against Philadelphia. But it appears Brown is good to go, meaning fantasy managers should move him back into the starting lineup. On the other hand, Sam Hauser, who started on Wednesday, is a much riskier fantasy option this time around.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is questionable for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Toronto Raptors. Brown missed morning shootaround with a non-COVID illness before Boston later declared him out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 27-year-old two-time All-Star's status remains up in the air for Friday in Toronto, and the Celtics will likely to see how he feels after shootaround or pregame warmups before updating his status. Brown is collecting the numbers we've grown accustomed to over the years, averaging 22.9 points, 2.8 treys, and 1.0 steals in 33.7 minutes over 10 games this year. Spot-up shooter Sam Hauser soaked up a season-high 35 minutes in a start for Brown against the Sixers, while head coach Joe Mazzulla's offense figures to run through superstar Jayson Tatum if his running mate is missing against the Raptors on Friday.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness), who is listed as questionable, did not attend morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Boston added Brown to the injury report with a non-COVID illness on Wednesday morning, muddying his status for the Atlantic Division showdown with the Sixers. The Celtics may be taking it easy on the 27-year-old two-way superstar, whose availability while under the weather on Wednesday could ultimately come down to pregame warmups. The red-hot Sam Hauser's streaming appeal (56.8% rate from deep in seven games since Nov. 1) may be further bolstered if Brown takes a seat against Philly, but the versatile Al Horford would also be an option to shift to head coach Joe Mazzulla's starting lineup.

Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum (rest) and Jaylen Brown (rest) will start Tuesday's preseason game versus the New York Knicks. The Celtics' superstars are back in action after a few maintenance days for what's essentially being treated as a dress rehearsal for the Boston regulars. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said the squad's top six players will operate on regular-season minutes on Tuesday, making the likes of Tatum and Brown very attractive DFS targets in preseason contests. Tatum is a confident first-round asset across all season-long formats for upcoming drafts while his running mate, Brown, should be a fourth-round fixture.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is officially getting a five-year supermax extension worth a whopping $304 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There is no player option, as the entire contract is guaranteed with no incentives, and it even includes a trade kicker. This makes Brown the highest-paid player in the league, and it's the richest contract in NBA history. While everyone knew that Brown was going to get an extension, it doesn't seem that anyone was prepared for the dollar amount. The Celtics wanted to tie up both of their superstars in their prime, and Brown looks to maintain his top-50 status in fantasy basketball.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is reportedly getting a big contract extension soon, but those talks were put on pause when he went on the NBPA retreat. Now that he's back, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, the contract talks will resume next week. The superstar wing was due for a big payday after helping guide the team to back-to-back conference final appearances and even an NBA Finals appearance a couple of seasons ago. Brown remains a top-20 player in all fantasy formats this coming season whether he gets the extension or not.

Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens remains hopeful the organization locks up forward Jaylen Brown with a long-term contract. Stevens told reporters at the Summer League that "we want Jaylen to be here for a long, long time and we've made that clear. We're looking forward to all sitting down, and we've got time here". While Brown is under contract for the 2023-2024 season, the two-time All-Star has been eligible for a supermax extension in the neighborhood of $300 million since July 1. The 2016 No. 3 overall pick had a slow start to his career, but has racked up 23.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.5 threes per game over 248 contests since 2019-2020.

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, guard Jaylen Brown and the Celtics are working on a new contract. Brown is eligible for a five-year, $270 million supermax extension. However, Windhorst added that negotiations are "fragile," meaning the Celtics hope to avoid paying him the maximum amount, especially since the franchise may explore more moves heading into the 2023-24 campaign. At any rate, a deal will likely get done, although it may not happen soon. But one thing is certain, Brown is expected to remain a top-25 fantasy option in all formats, although he still has potential for growth.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown appears to be off the market, with Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reporting that he is expected to sign the supermax extension this summer. Brown is eligible for a five-year, $295 million deal. The 26-year-old has just finished his seventh NBA season, averaging career-best numbers across the board and making his second All-Star appearance. However, the Celtics once again failed to go all the way in the playoffs and Brown was off form in the postseason, which cast a shadow of doubt over his future in Beantown. But it looks like Boston still has confidence in the duo of Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was the team's leading scorer in Monday's Game 7 against Miami, but he also committed eight turnovers, which was one more than the Heat starters combined. Brown gave away the ball three times already in the first quarter and turnovers ended up escorting him throughout the game. He also had a poor shooting night, going 8-for-23 from the field and 1-for-9 from downtown during his 19-point effort. With Jayson Tatum hurting his ankle right at the start of the game, Boston needed Brown to step up and produce a special performance, but he fell well short of it and the summer could now be full of speculation surrounding Brown's future in Beantown.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown had a double-double in the Game 6 win over the Heat. He finished with 26 points, his most in this series, and added 10 boards, three assists, and two steals. Brown shot 43% from deep during the previous round against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, he's made only 17% of attempts from deep versus Miami. But with the Celtics looking to advance to the NBA Finals, Brown should be extra-motivated to produce in Game 7 on Monday, so he's worth a look from DFS participants.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown continued to face the same shooting and offensive struggles that he's seen all series despite finally getting a win. The 26-year-old finished Game 5 with 17 points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals while shooting 7-for-16 from the floor, 1-for-5 from deep, and 2-for-5 from the line. Brown battled foul trouble most of the game as he also finished with five fouls. He's now averaging just 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game on 39.0% shooting overall, 12.0% from three, and 44.4% from the free throw line in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had another poor outing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat, scoring only 12 points in Sunday's Game 3 and going 0-for-7 with his three-point attempts. Brown shot 6-for-17 overall and was a game-worst minus-25 in the contest, adding six rebounds and two assists to his tally with three turnovers. The two-time All-Star is now shooting just 10 percent from deep in the series, averaging 16.7 points. With Jayson Tatum also off his game on Sunday, the Celtics looked hopeless and something needs to drastically change for the series to go back to Boston.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown had 16 points in Friday's playoff loss to Miami. He also had four rebounds and three assists. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points. However, Brown couldn't get things going, shooting a lousy 7-for-23 from the field and 1-for-7 from deep. The 26-year-old didn't have a quality showing in this one. But Brown is a potent scorer, so he has an excellent chance to bounce back on Sunday in Game 3. Of course, that's not news to DFS managers.