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Celtics G Jaylen Brown tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Saturday’s preseason game

Jaylen Brown Celtics Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics announced Friday that All-Star guard Jaylen Brown has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in quarantine. Brown is asymptomatic, the team said.

He is out for Saturday’s preseason contest against the Toronto Raptors.

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