The Latest Breaking News from Jaylen Brown

BOSTON — A smile emerged across Jaylen Brown’s face as the Celtics star took a question after Sunday’s loss to the Magic as he acknowledged the absurdity of his team’s outside shooting that’s suddenly gone upside down.

It is hard to find a more dangerous offensive pairing, or a more stymying defensive duo in the league this season.

Is the Georgia native's leap a real one? Or just noise from the still-small sample size of games Brown has been balling out in?

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics' recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston.

How did the Cal alumnus hone his craft to such a sharp edge? On many nights, Brown has been the best player on the floor for Boston.

Today, let's take a look at the League Pass player rankings.

It's safe to say the Georgia native has a little extra motivation this season.

The hard, cold reality of how clubs and players can be seen in the light of what they are so far this season as opposed to what we thought they would be.

Mazzulla gave Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown an earful before Tuesday's win over the Lakers.

Jayson Tatum scored 44 points as the Boston Celtics grabbed a dramatic overtime 122-118 victory over the Lakers.

While not officially over, the pair discussed his impact as a coach -- and as the source of a scandal.