With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury, the No. 1 role on the Boston Celtics evidently belongs to Jaylen Brown, and he’s running with the opportunity. The 29-year-old ranks fourth in the Association in points, averaging a career-high 30.1 points per game.

Don't look now, but the Jayson Tatum-less Boston Celtics are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics/onsi as Two Maine Celtics Could Be in the Mix for Contracts in Boston by Season's End.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke very highly of the Celtics, especially emerging MVP candidate Jaylen Brown.

Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, Payton Pritchard had 21 and the Boston Celtics held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the opening half of a 115-101 victory on Monday night.

The Celtics built a big lead in the first half then never let the Bulls put together a comeback attempt in their win Monday.

Athletic trainer Ed Lacerte took care of the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball players for decades. Now, they're trying to help save his life.