Boston Celtics Get Positive Injury Update on Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics are one of the teams in the NBA with the most turnover from last season. They are down three starters from last year’s team. Jrue Holiday is playing well in Portland, while Kristaps Porzingis has yet to play in Atlanta.
Jaylen Brown has turned into the number one option for Boston with Jayson Tatum still recovering from a torn Achilles. Brown has had injury concerns of his own, as he was listed as probable in Boston’s last game against the Cavs with left hamstring reconditioning. Brown played in that game.
Ahead of the Celtics’ matchup with the 76ers, the Celtics got some positive news on Brown. Brown is off the injury report and will play against Philly without any restrictions, according to Noa Dalzell of Celtics CLNS.
The Boston Celtics Will Have Jaylen Brown vs. 76ers
For most of last season, Brown played through a knee injury that clearly hampered his performance. In the playoffs last season, Brown talked about how the injury was affecting his level of play during last year’s playoff run.
“Obviously, it’s tough the way we went out like tonight, but the way we finished the year, personally, the way I finished the year, persevering through some physical stuff that I was battling through, I’m proud of our group.”
Brown had offseason knee surgery to address the issue, and he hasn’t had problems with that knee yet this season. He has had some hamstring problems, but that hasn’t seemed to affect his level of play too much this season. Now, those hamstring issues might finally be fixed.
The Celtics are 2-3 to start the season, which is better than most NBA pundits thought they would start with so many new faces on the roster. Brown has taken his game to a new level as the top scoring option, putting up 26.8 points per game.
The Celtics Will Continue to Fight For a Playoff Spot
Joe Mazzulla has made it clear that this will not be a gap year for the Celtics without Tatum. Before the season, he talked with reporters about his expectations for the season.
“Make sure the guys know their jobs, know what they’re supposed to do. The priority is just get guys to play and evaluate where we’re at and where we need to get better.”
Philadelphia will enter this matchup as one of the surprising teams in the NBA. They are 4-0 and tied for one for the top spot in the Eastern Conference with the Chicago Bulls. If Boston is going to take down the undefeated 76ers, they need Brown to play at his best.
The Celtics will continue to lean on Brown as the top option for the entirety of this season, even if Tatum returns. It would be foolish for the Celtics to put undo pressure on Tatum when he returns from this serious injury, especially if Boston is not in a position to make the playoffs.
Brown is hoping to keep this team in a position to play in the postseason.
Broncos named a fit for painfully obvious trade deadline target on offense
Now 6-2 on the season, the Denver Broncos will be 7-2 or 6-3 at the NFL trade deadline, which is on November 4th, right after Week 9 action. They'll be in a legitimate position to add a player of note for the first time in a decade.
But that doesn't mean Denver will make a move. They might stand pat, as the argument for doing so is that they've stacked a ton of wins with the guys they have, so why make a move? On the flip side, the argument is that the
If nothing else, the Broncos are at least making calls, so they could make a move, and they were recently named as a fit for an extremely obvious target to bolster the offense at the deadline.
Bleacher Report names WR Chris Olave a fit for the Denver Broncos at the trade deadline
Here is Brad Gagnon in Bleacher Report on Chris Olave being a fit for the Denver Broncos:
Denver Broncos: Acquire WR Chris Olave from the Saints
Bo Nix could definitely use another weapon, and Olave brings talent and upside to that receiving corps without likely commanding a lot considering the Saints' situation. These teams could also come together in a deal for New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor, considering the recent pectoral injury suffered by Pat Surtain.
The bonus trade in here for Alontae Taylor would actually be fun, as Patrick Surtain II is likely missing multiple games, and he's the best CB in the NFL, so adding a player at that position might now be more important than wide receiver..
However, it's not hard to see why the Broncos might need a boost at this position, and these two teams have engaged in a WR trade recently, as Denver send Devaughn Vele to the Saints. With Olave still being younger, the Saints might have some long-term plans to keep him, but if the Broncos make a strong enough offer, I would think New Orleans could pull the trigger.
Chris Olave began his career with two-straight 1,000-yard seasons, but did not reach that mark in dude, as he was injured for a chunk of the year. In 2025, Olave is on pace for 111 catches, 1,069 yards, and six touchdowns, so he's on pace for a good bit of production.
I don't envision the Broncos having to give him a ton for Olave, either, as he'd need a long-term deal. This player-team fit makes a lot of sense.
