Jaylen Brown

Brown probably won’t win MVP this year. His perspective still says something about the debate.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson believes Derrick White played a pivotal role in helping the Boston Celtics stay highly competitive while Jayson Tatum was sidelined, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Atkinson emphasized that White’s overall impact often goes underappreciated, even though advanced metrics strongly highlight his value. “Derrick White, he’s a top-five player […] The post Cavs coach: Derrick White vital without Jayson Tatum appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Jaylen Brown’s ejection didn’t have to happen.

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was ejected in the second quarter of Tuesday's matchup at the Spurs after officials whistled him for back-to-back technical fouls.

Anthony Roy scored 24 points, Christian Coleman had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 14 seed Oklahoma State held on down the stretch for a 92-83 victory over No. 11 seed Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night. Jaylen Curry added 15 points for the Cowboys (19-13), who probably need to keep winning to make the NCAA Tournament field next week. Bangot Dak had 22 points and eight rebounds to lead Colorado (17-15), whose own NCAA hopes almost certainly vanished.

In the minds of many NBA fans and prognosticators, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed the MVP conversation in last night’s 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Alexander rose up and hit a three-pointer that sealed the hard-fought victory, finishing the night tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games. But, ESPN’s Stephen A. […] The post Stephen A. Smith reveals how Jaylen Brown can steal MVP from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPo...

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had to wait almost 300 days to play in an NBA game after rupturing his Achilles in May. So, it’s safe to say he’s enjoying life on the court, especially since the C’s have gone 2-0 since his remarkable return. On Sunday afternoon, Tatum and company earned a 109-98 win […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals joy of playing alongside Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting Boston to a win over Cleveland in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Brown also had nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics built an 81-55 lead in the third quarter, sweeping their three-game season series with Cleveland. Tatum scored six points in the fourth, finishing 6 of 16 from the field in 27 minutes. Payton Pritchard added 18 points and Baylo...

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Boston Celtics for a Sunday afternoon primetime matchup in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, really, outside of an early 8-point lead by the Cavaliers. The Celtics would storm back quickly and end up taking a 26-point lead in the third quarter. Jaylen Brown, […] The post Jayson Tatum’s dagger vs. Cavs is a Celtics championship message to rest of NBA appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Boston Celtics'in yıldızı Jaylen Brown, Victor Wembanyama'yı övdü: The post Jaylen Brown’dan Victor Wembanyama’ya Övgüler: “O İnsan Değil!” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA season has rapidly turned into a statement campaign. After an injury-curtailed last season resulted in the San Antonio Spurs finishing 13th in the West with a 34-48 record, they are now competing at the top of the conference. At the heart of it is the two-way cheat code who has evolved […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama draws ‘not even human’ claim from Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Here's what you need to know entering the Big 12 regular-season finale

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.

Jaylen Brown opens up on the return of Jayson Tatum ahead of his season debut.

Injuries are impacting the race for NBA Most Valuable Player. And now, Jayson Tatum's return from injury could also affect the race.

As Jayson Tatum gears up to return to the lineup for the Celtics, there’s been a growing chorus of NBA prognosticators who believe that he has to defer to Jaylen Brown for the team to be successful. Although the Celtics lost to the Hornets last night, they’re still second in the Eastern Conference. They’re 41-21 […] The post Carmelo Anthony demands Jayson Tatum makes Jaylen Brown sacrifice when he returns from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Boston Celtics received a major boost on Thursday when it was revealed that not only will Jayson Tatum make his return from injury this season, but that it’s increasingly likely he plays on Friday for the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. One of the more bewildering aspects of Jayson Tatum’s injury return, however, […] The post Why Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown power struggle is a non-issue appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lately, there has been much discussion about a changing dynamic within the Boston Celtics. Much of it revolves around Jayson Tatum’s return to what is being characterized as Jaylen Brown’s team. ESPN has joined the debate over whether it is Brown’s or Tatum’s team. That debate has deeply concerned media personality and longtime Celtics fan […] The post Bill Simmons losing it over ESPN’s Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown debate appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown addressed his team’s performance following a 118-89 loss to the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden on Wednesday. “We weren’t the harder playing team tonight. On either side of the ball, uncharacteristic of us. Didn’t get off to a great start,” Brown said, reflecting on Boston’s sluggish start. Brown acknowledged his […] The post Jaylen Brown takes accountability after Celtics fall 29 points to Hornets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets extended their win streak to six games with a a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball each added 18 points. Coby White finished with 17 points and six assists to help Charlotte (32-31) move above .500 for the first time since Oct. 26.