Celtics' Jaylen Brown Receives Concerning Achilles Update

Brown downplays long-term concerns over Achilles tendinitis

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:54pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with the Celtics logo visible but the player's face obscured, representing the uncertainty around Jaylen Brown's Achilles injury.A Cubist interpretation of Celtics star Jaylen Brown's recent Achilles injury struggle.Boston Today

Boston Celtics All-Star guard Jaylen Brown missed two straight games in late March due to Achilles tendinitis, but returned to play against the Atlanta Hawks on March 30. Brown downplayed any long-term concerns about the injury, saying "Nah, everybody's dealing with something — just some soreness."

Why it matters

Achilles injuries can be serious and linger for NBA players, potentially impacting their performance and availability for the rest of the season. As a key player for the Celtics, Brown's health is crucial for the team's playoff push.

The details

Brown first missed the Celtics' games on March 29 due to the Achilles tendinitis. He returned to play against the Hawks on March 30, despite the injury.

  • On March 29, Brown missed his second straight game with Achilles tendinitis.
  • On March 30, Brown returned to play in the Celtics' 112-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A Boston Celtics All-Star guard.

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What they’re saying

“Nah, everybody's dealing with something — just some soreness.”

— Jaylen Brown

The takeaway

While Brown downplayed the Achilles issue, Achilles injuries can be tricky for NBA players and the Celtics will need to closely monitor Brown's health and recovery to ensure he is able to contribute fully for the remainder of the season.