Jaylen Brown Injury Status Update for March 29th, 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 9th game Jaylen has missed this season.
Jaylen Brown Season Averages
Jaylen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 65 games this season, he's averaging 28.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while playing 34.3 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.3 | 28.6 | 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 42-23. Without him, they've gone 7-1. The Celtics's net rating is 15.0 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 (118.9 vs 123.2 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 42-23 | 7-1 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.9 | 123.2 | +4.3 |
| Def Rating | 112.7 | 102.0 | -10.7 |
| Net Rating | 6.2 | 21.2 | +15.0 |
| PPG | 114.4 | 111.8 | -2.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jaylen Brown?
When Jaylen sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard and Ron Harper Jr. stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jaylen has been out this season, Jayson Tatum has averaged 6.9 more points per game, 7.2 additional field goal attempts, 6.2 extra minutes and 2.8 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.9 | FGA: +7.2 | MPG: +6.2 | RPG: +2.8
When Jaylen has been out this season, Payton Pritchard has averaged 9.3 more points per game, 7.2 additional field goal attempts and 2.3 more assists.
PPG: +9.3 | FGA: +7.2 | APG: +2.3
When Jaylen has been out this season, Ron Harper Jr. has averaged 3.3 additional field goal attempts, 12.7 extra minutes and 2.6 more rebounds.
FGA: +3.3 | MPG: +12.7 | RPG: +2.6
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: 7-1 (+6.7u, -125 avg. line) Neemias Queta AST OVER: 6-0 (+6.4u, 1.5 / -108 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 @ Hornets - March 29, 2026 Boston Celtics: Nikola Vucevic (Out) Jaylen Brown (Out) Neemias Queta (Probable) Derrick White (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.