Jaylen Brown comments on Joel Embiid collision during preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
In a preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on October 9, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers began to establish their starting lineup. A concerning moment occurred when Joel Embiid fell on Jaylen Brown, who expressed relief after the game saying, 'Flexed my knee a little bit, but it seems to be all right.' The team highlighted the need to improve on-court chemistry amid spacing issues. LeBron James, making his preseason debut with the 76ers, noted the importance of logging time together. Future appearances for the starting five remain uncertain as the team balances playtime with rest.
- •Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid had a collision during the game.
- •Brown reported no significant injury following the incident.
- •LeBron James made his preseason debut for the 76ers.
- •The 76ers are working on team chemistry before the regular season.
- •Future playtime for the starters may be uncertain.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ Jaylen Brown makes Joel Embiid confession after nearly derailing season with scary collision
"The Philadelphia 76ers were able to get a feel for what their starting lineup might look like on the court in their preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets. There were some good things that came out of their stint together, and definitely some things that they can work on before the regular season starts. There was some ugly as well, as Joel […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown makes Joel Embiid confession after nearly derailing season with scary collision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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