Jaylen Brown Out for 76ers' NBA Cup Opener Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers wing Jaylen Brown will not participate in the NBA Cup opening matchup against the New York Knicks due to left patellar tendinopathy in his knee, as confirmed by the team prior to the game.

The injury was reported after Brown experienced knee soreness following a game against the Indiana Pacers. He was unable to take part in the shootaround on Friday, and the team has not disclosed the severity of the injury or a recovery timeline.

Brown, who joined the 76ers in a significant off-season trade with the Boston Celtics, has been performing well in his new role, averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in five games, while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and a career-high 40.9 percent from three-point range.