Jaylen Brown is no lock to play in Celtics’ season opener
Jaylen Brown is in the recovery phase of the COVID-19 protocol, but the Celtics guard is still not a lock to actually play in the season opener.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 04: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the first quarter of the preseason game against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden on October 04, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesCeltics guard Jaylen Brown is in the recovery phase of his trip through the COVID-19 protocol and listed on the opening night roster. But he's still not a lock to actually play in the season opener.
The Celtics have listed Brown as "questionable" for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks, citing "Post Health & Safety Protocols Recovery" as the reason. Al Horford remains in the protocol, so he's out.
Brown returned a positive test for COVID-19 on Oct. 8, so the season opener will mark a 12-day recovery process for the 2021 All-Star. If he is unable to go Wednesday night, the C's are likely to go with a mix of Marcus Smart, Josh Richardson, and Aaron Nesmith at the 2-guard spot.
Scroll down for an in-depth look at the Celtics' opening night roster. The Celtics also recently agreed to a new contract with forward Jabari Parker.
Tip-off against the Knicks is expected at 7:30 p.m. You can get the call of the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub, starting with pregame coverage at 7.
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