Celtics' Jaylen Brown ruled out vs. Hornets with Achilles injury

Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta upgraded to probable, Derrick White still questionable

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:05pm

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to left Achilles tendinitis. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta have been upgraded to probable, while Derrick White remains questionable.

Why it matters

Brown has been an MVP candidate this season, averaging career-highs in points, rebounds and assists. His absence will mean larger roles for Tatum and Payton Pritchard, who have both thrived when Brown has missed time this year.

The details

After being listed as questionable with the Achilles issue, Brown has now been downgraded to out for Sunday's game. Tatum (Achilles) and Queta (thumb) have been upgraded to probable, while White (knee) is still questionable.

  • Jaylen Brown has missed the last game with the left Achilles tendinitis.
  • The Celtics will face the Hornets on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A Boston Celtics guard who has been an MVP candidate this season, averaging career-highs in points, rebounds and assists.

Jayson Tatum

A Boston Celtics forward who has been upgraded to probable after dealing with an Achilles issue.

Neemias Queta

A Boston Celtics center who has been upgraded to probable after dealing with a thumb sprain.

Derrick White

A Boston Celtics guard who remains questionable with a knee contusion.

Joe Mazzulla

The head coach of the Boston Celtics.

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What they’re saying

“This will be the second game in a row that Brown has missed with left Achilles tendinitis. Celtics' HC Joe Mazzulla called Brown day-to-day on Friday, but the All-Star missing games with an Achilles injury is obviously worrisome.”

— Alex Hunter, Author

“Injury Report Update: Jaylen Brown – Left Achilles Tendinitis – OUT Neemias Queta – Right Thumb Sprain – PROBABLE Jayson Tatum – AVAILABLE Nikola Vucevic – Right Ring Finger Fracture – OUT Derrick White – Right Knee Contusion – QUESTIONABLE”

— Boston Celtics

What’s next

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