Jaylen Brown Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Jaylen Brown of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Jaylen was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 10th game Jaylen has missed this season.
Jaylen Brown Season Averages
Jaylen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 70 games this season, he's averaging 28.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while playing 34.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.5 | 28.8 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 21.9 |
Celtics Performance With & Without Jaylen Brown
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaylen's value to the Celtics. With Jaylen in the lineup this season, the team is 46-24. Without him, they've gone 8-1. The Celtics's net rating is 14.0 points better per 100 possessions when Jaylen plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (119.5 vs 123.4 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 46-24 | 8-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.5 | 123.4 | +3.9 |
| Def Rating | 112.8 | 102.7 | -10.0 |
| Net Rating | 6.8 | 20.7 | +14.0 |
| PPG | 115.0 | 112.0 | -3.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jaylen Brown?
When Jaylen sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jaylen has been out this season, Jayson Tatum has averaged 8.5 more points per game and 6.7 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +8.5 | FGA: +6.7
When Jaylen has been out this season, Payton Pritchard has averaged 9.7 more points per game, 7.1 additional field goal attempts and 2.3 more assists.
PPG: +9.7 | FGA: +7.1 | APG: +2.3
Jaylen Brown Betting Trends
For bettors, Jaylen's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Celtics's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jaylen has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Brown) Celtics ML: 8-1 (+7.8u, -119 avg. line) Celtics ATS: 8-1 (+6.9u, -3.1 / -109 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jaylen Brown's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Celtics @ Knicks - April 9, 2026 Boston Celtics: Derrick White (Questionable) Jaylen Brown (Out) Neemias Queta (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Jaylen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Celtics.