Jaylen Brown Injury Status Update for March 22nd, 2026
The Celtics got some good news today — Jaylen Brown has been cleared and is officially available to play. Jaylen had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Celtics.
Jaylen Brown Season Averages
The Celtics get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 63 games, Jaylen is averaging 28.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.2 | 28.5 | 7.0 | 5.2 | 21.6 |
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 41-22. Without him, they've gone 6-1. The Celtics's net rating is 16.7 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 (119.3 vs 123.7 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 41-22 | 6-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 119.3 | 123.7 | +4.4 |
| Def Rating | 112.8 | 100.5 | -12.3 |
| Net Rating | 6.4 | 23.2 | +16.7 |
| PPG | 114.7 | 112.1 | -2.6 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Jaylen Brown Back
With Jaylen back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Payton Pritchard and Ron Harper Jr. are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Jaylen again.
PPG: -7.6 | FGA: -6.7 | APG: -2.7
FGA: -3.2 | MPG: -12.3 | RPG: -2.6
Jaylen Brown Betting Trends
With Jaylen returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Celtics have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Brown) Derrick White 3PM UNDER: 38-18 (+18.9u, 3.0 / -108 avg. line) Payton Pritchard 3PM UNDER: 37-21 (+16.3u, 2.7 / -105 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:
Timberwolves @ Celtics - March 22, 2026 Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (Out) Naz Reid (Questionable) Boston Celtics: Nikola Vucevic (Out)
Jaylen is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Celtics and the rest of the league.