The Latest Breaking News from Jaylen Brown

BOSTON — Hours before Friday’s game versus Toronto, the Celtics reported a new finger injury for Jaylen Brown and ruled out Marcus Smart for a second straight game due to neck spasms.

The Celtics star will also miss the team’s season finale on Sunday but is expected to be return for the playoffs.

Banners or bust? Or could the Celtics come away with less and still feel okay with how they did?

Joe Mazzulla has stayed consistent with his desire for the Celtics to continue winning and build good habits as the playoffs inch closer. Even though their final two regular season games will be meaningless for them in the standings, that intention doesn’t appear to be changing.

"I've put my everything into this city. and (this) organization since I’ve been here. So, to get that award, I thought meant a lot." said Brown.

Malcolm Brogdon is ready to do whatever it takes to bring an 18th title to the Boston Celtics.

Malcolm Brogdon had one of his finest games as a Celtic as Boston defeated Toronto 97-93 at home.

BOSTON — When the Celtics dropped three consecutive games to the Warriors last June to lose the NBA Finals, it was clear they needed another playmaking guard and scoring punch off the bench to help them get over the hump.

The most revealing aspect of Joel Embiid’s performance Tuesday night against the Celtics wasn’t the 52 points he scored or the 13 rebounds he grabbed but the truth he told.