The Celtics are going to be shorthanded again against the Sacramento Kings. Jaylen Brown is once again on the injury report with left hamstring tightness. The good news is that the illness that has been running through the frontcourt might be gone.

Jaylen Brown explains how effort and toughness have become the standard for Celtics basketball after Boston’s gritty win.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Jo Jo White was dealt to the Golden State Warriors back in 1979

Every week, I gather random, leftover thoughts about the Celtics, NBA, and beyond and dump them here. Because  I gotta do something to keep me warm. → Anfernee

Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture when he was elbowed in the mouth in Atlanta's last game, and will be out at least for the Hawks' matchup with the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Okongwu was elbowed by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown as Brown possessed the ball in the fourth quarter of a 117-106 Hawks' win on Wednesday night.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Jiri Welsch was born in Pardubice, in what is now the Czech Republic in 1980.

The Boston Celtics are celebrating Jaylen Brown with a bobblehead night for Friday’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Brown won’t be suiting up for the TD Garden crowd. Brown, who was listed as doubtful on Thursday’s injury report,