Celtics Stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Earn Player of the Week Honors

The duo's continued dominance proves Boston's status as a top NBA contender.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:21pm

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Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have both been named Eastern Conference Players of the Week in recent weeks, further cementing their status as one of the NBA's premier duos. Brown earned the honor for the seventh time in his career on Monday, while Tatum has now received the award 13 times overall and in seven straight seasons.

Why it matters

The Celtics' two young superstars continuing to earn Player of the Week accolades demonstrates the team's strength and status as a top championship contender in the Eastern Conference. Brown and Tatum's individual accomplishments highlight the team's overall dominance and depth.

The details

Jaylen Brown averaged 31 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this past week, helping the Celtics to a 3-1 record. Jayson Tatum was also nominated for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, an honor he has now received 13 times in his career. Brown's Monday award was his third of the season, after also earning the honor on Dec. 7 and Dec. 28.

  • Jaylen Brown was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Jayson Tatum earned the award on March 30, 2026.
  • The NBA regular season ends on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A 27-year-old All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics who has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week seven times in his career.

Jayson Tatum

A 28-year-old All-NBA forward for the Boston Celtics who has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week 13 times in his career, including seven straight seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Jaylen Brown is the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the seventh time in his career. Brown averaged 31 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists this week while helping lead the Celtics to a 3-1 record.”

— Bobby Krivitsky, Celtics reporter

What’s next

With the regular season ending on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Brown and Tatum will each have one more chance to add to their growing list of Player of the Week awards before the playoffs begin.

The takeaway

The continued individual accolades for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum cement the Boston Celtics as a top NBA contender, with the duo proving to be one of the league's premier pairings. Their dominance and consistency throughout the season have the Celtics primed for a deep playoff run.