Throughout the season, Brown has been an integral piece for the Celtics, averaging 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from three across 59 appearances, logging 34.9 minutes per contest.

The Celtics will be without two players including All-Star Jaylen Brown for Monday’s game in Memphis. The team downgraded Brown and backup center Luke Kornet from questionable to out about an hour before tip at FedEx Forum.