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Sixers face Celtics without Jaylen Brown in preseason matchup

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Sixers face Celtics without Jaylen Brown in preseason matchup

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers will not have Jaylen Brown available for their preseason game against the Boston Celtics on October 10. Coach Nick Nurse has decided to rest Brown, along with teammates LeBron James and Joel Embiid, as the team prepares for the regular season starting on October 20. Injured players Anfernee Simons, Adem Bona, and Dominick Barlow will also miss the game. The matchup is part of the ongoing preseason schedule. The Sixers are aiming to focus on player readiness rather than results in these exhibition games.

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Status Watch

•Sixers play Celtics at TD Garden on October 10
•Brown, James, and Embiid are out for this game
•Anfernee Simons, Adem Bona, and Dominick Barlow are injured
•Nurse's strategy focuses on preparing for the regular season
•The regular season begins for the Sixers on October 20

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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The 76ers are set to face the Celtics in a preseason matchup Saturday. Here's the latest on Jaylen Brown and LeBron James' availability.
— Yahoo Sports