Brown has been around the league a bit over the past few years, appearing in games for the Indiana Pacers from 2022 to 2024. The Celtics likely don't view him as a potential replacement for Tatum by any means, but again, if they want to give some young guys an opportunity, he could be an intriguing option.

The prognoses we've heard say it is possible Tatum could return as soon as the All-Star break, but 'possible' is not the same thing as 'probable'.

The Boston Celtics are entering what could be a throwaway season in the 2025-26 campaign. After Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the team underwent major changes during the offseason.