Celtics Provide Updates on Jaylen Brown and Aaron Nesmith

The Celtics, who are hosting the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, announced that Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) is questionable for the matchup. Meanwhile, Aaron Nesmith, who, one game later, suffered the same injury as Brown, will not play.

#NEBHInjuryReport vs. Brooklyn:

Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE
Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain) - OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 5, 2022

Brown rolled his right ankle less than three minutes into Tuesday's win against the Hawks. The injury occurred when he stepped on De'Andre Hunter's foot while going to the basket for a transition layup.

A look at the Jaylen Brown injury. pic.twitter.com/KvWfF0M5Km
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) March 2, 2022

Not long after that, the Celtics announced he was out for the rest of the game due to a right ankle sprain. Since it happened, Ime Udoka has repeatedly stated Brown is day-to-day and that the expectation is this won't sideline him long term.

Starting in place of Brown in Thursday's victory over the Grizzlies, Aaron Nesmith, unfortunately, didn't have long to capitalize on his opportunity. About five minutes into the game, the second-year wing came down awkwardly after contesting a Desmond Bane layup, badly rolling his ankle in the process.

Aaron Nesmith landed awkwardly on this play and headed to the locker room pic.twitter.com/iaQpK7tW9m
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) March 4, 2022

Nesmith had to be helped off the floor and then into a wheelchair. He later was ruled out with a sprained right ankle. Ime Udoka said after the game that, like Brown, Nesmith will get evaluated day-to-day, but he called it a "pretty bad sprain."

Sunday's matchup between the Celtics and Nets tips off at 1:00 ET at TD Garden. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the game coming out before, during, and after. And follow @BobbyKrivitsky on Twitter for updates and analysis from pregame to post.

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