So, regarding whether Jaylen Brown is playing tonight vs. the Grizzlies, the Celtics have little incentive to rush him back with their playoff seeding essentially solidified. However, his status will gain clarity closer to the game's 7:30 PM EST tipoff.

From nurturing his academic curiosity to encouraging his activism, here’s everything to know about Jaylen Brown’s parents, Mechalle and Marselles Brown. For Mechalle, education is more than a priority; it's the family business.

Asked Joe Mazzulla about the process of Jaylen Brown playing through his knee injury: “You trust him, you trust the sports science team, you trust the trainers. You trust him taking care of the body, and he's doing everything can to be available — and he takes pride in that.” pic.twitter.com/DSfYot5Ur0