Celtics’ Jaylen Brown dealing with injury ahead of Timberwolves matchup
The Boston Celtics are set to play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday evening. They could be without Jaylen Brown, however, who is dealing with back spasms. According to the
Neemias Queta îs also questionable due to a left ankle sprain. Derrick White is probable with a right calf contusion.
The Celtics are hoping to get healthy soon. While Jayson Tatum remains out, Jaylen Brown has led the way and played well. The 29-year-old is averaging 28.2 points per game on 49.5 percent field goal and 34 percent three-point shooting. He is also recording 5.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest.
Brown may have an opportunity to compete for his first MVP this season as he leads the Celtics. Boston needs him on the floor without question.
At 10-8, the Timberwolves will present a challenge for the Celtics. Minnesota is currently in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. Boston, meanwhile, is eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-8 record as well. The game projects to be a competitive affair.
Tip-off for the Celtics vs. Timberwolves clash is scheduled for 5 PM EST in Minnesota on Saturday night.
Jaylen Brown headlines Celtics full injury report vs. Timberwolves
The Celtics have six players listed on the injury report for Saturday's game including Brown.
- Derrick White (right calf contusion): Probable
- Jaylen Brown (back spasms): Questionable
- Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain): Questionable
- Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair): Out
- Ron Harper Jr. (G League two-way): Out
- Max Shulga (G League two-way): Out
LeBron James Names Active Player As Most Dominant Opponent Ever
Few players are as qualified as LeBron James is to talk about the all-time great basketball players from a historical perspective. James is not only arguably the greatest player ever, but his longevity makes him more informed to compare multiple eras. Strong play from 2003 to 2025 has seen LeBron suiting up against every active player from that time.
The Mind the Game podcast conversation this week focused on James discussing the most dominant player he’s ever played against. LeBron told co-host Steve Nash that Nikola Jokic is both the most dominant and the most complete player he’s had to oppose since joining the NBA.
“I will say this. There has not been a more dominant, complete player that I’ve played against, in the sense of all the attributes,” James said about his battles against Jokic during his
LeBron Rates Jokic Above Past Rivals
The most interesting thing about this topic is that many fans would have guessed other names ahead of Jokic. James’ 2000s run established him as a star against many all-time icons. Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett all competed at the highest level when he entered the league.
O’Neal is often considered the most dominant player of all-time, but LeBron thinks Jokic dominated in more ways than just scoring like Shaq. The 2010s featured Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant
Bryant, Curry, and Durant are the top names that would be in the mix with Jokic for this specific discussion. LeBron getting eliminated multiple times in the postseason by Jokic and the
LeBron Listed Many Reasons For Jokic
Recent conversations around the NBA media world have seen names like Stan Van Gundy and Marcus Morris listing where they think Jokic ranks historically. Both sides have valid points, but a name like LeBron arguing for him sways the debate. James is commended for his versatility and ability to contribute to the game in many ways, so it makes sense he values the same thing in Jokic.
LeBron shared the following to further explain his comment:
“From the passing, to the shooting, to the rebounding, to the attention. There’s nothing he cannot do on the offensive end. Like, nothing at all. Nothing. You try to double him, he’s going to make you pay. You try to play him single coverage, he’s going to make you pay. He even brings the ball up the floor, they outlet the ball to him.”
James and Jokic are considered two of the smartest minds in NBA history to continue bonding them as similar players in more than one way. Jokic has proven he is truly among the all-time elite NBA players and LeBron believes he deserves a high rank all-time for it.
