Celtics' Jaylen Brown Questionable for Season Opener Versus 76ers

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is listed as questionable for the team's 2025-26 season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a left hamstring strain sustained in the preseason. Although Brown participated fully in practices leading up to the game and expressed optimism about his condition, the Celtics will make a game-time decision on his availability. If Brown cannot play, the Celtics are prepared to rely on Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and other reserve wings like Josh Minott and Baylor Scheierman to fill his role. Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks has been downgraded to doubtful for their upcoming game against the Cavaliers due to a quadriceps injury, further impacting the Knicks' already depleted roster. On the NFL side, Chargers safety Derwin James has been ruled out for their Thursday game against the Vikings because of an ankle injury, with backups Tony Jefferson and others stepping in amid additional injuries to the safety position.