The new injury update for Jaylen Brown may have left fans relieved, but wanting more

The Boston Celtics were lucky with injuries last season. Except for Kristaps Porzingis, who missed significant time in the playoffs due to multiple injuries, everyone was (mostly) healthy. But at the start of this year, they’re already dealing with some scrapes and bruises.

Jaylen Brown has missed a number of games due to a left hip flexor strain. Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets marks the fourth straight game that Brown will spend on the sidelines. Sam Hauser’s back, Luke Kornet’s hamstring injury, Porzingis’ recovery from surgery and Al Horford’s stress management also appeared on the injury report, but Brown’s illness is the most serious.

Before Friday’s game against the Nets, head coach Joe Mazzulla gave a small update on Brown’s injury.

He said that Brown will remain day-to-day for now, and while there wasn’t much of substance in the update, it stuck with the idea that the team doesn’t have too much to worry about for now.

“He’s fine,” Mazzulla said. “It’s day by day. I’m just working on it. Get better. Get a little better every day. Get there.”

This update is likely to get fans excited. Based on what the Celtics are saying, Brown’s injury isn’t all that serious. At the same time, Mazzulla does an excellent job of conveying some information without much substance. This isn’t a major update, just a statement that Brown is doing well.

Not long ago, during his weekly appearance on The Sports Hub’s 98.5 Zolak & Bertrand, Mazzulla made it clear that he doesn’t care about the topic, and neither does the star himself.

“Every day,” Mazzulla said. “It’s a burden… I’m not worried, and I don’t think he is either.”

Before joining the injury report, Brown didn’t look like himself at points. He’s in the midst of his most inefficient season in the NBA to date, which is completely at odds with the prolific scorer he’s become.

Dealing with a hip issue could impact his ability to drive effectively, defend at a high level and perform a number of other actions on the field.

Boston has been one of the best teams in the league this year, and while they obviously want Brown available and on the court, they can afford to give him time to recover.

With guys like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard readily available to fill the gap in the scoring column, Brown shouldn’t rush. Instead, Boston should prioritize his full recovery and ensure he is fully healthy before returning to action.

It’s the same approach they’re taking toward Porzingis, who isn’t expected to return until around December. It’s never a good idea for any squad to rush players back, but in the Celtics’ case, it’s simply unnecessary.