Markel Brown (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Celtics, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Brown (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Celtics, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Analysis:

Brown seems to be dealing with the same stomach virus as Kevin Garnett, and the pair will not join the Nets on the trip to Boston. Both are expected to recuperate in time for the regular season opener, however.