Philadelphia 76ers Forward Jaylen Brown Ruled Out vs. Knicks With Left Patella Injury

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  Kris RhimOct 30, 2026, 06:59 PM ET

  Kris Rhim is an NBA reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers. He returned to his hometown in 2023 after three seasons covering the Los Angeles Chargers and now focuses on the NBA.

PHILADELPHIA — Sixers forward Jaylen Brown will miss Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks after being diagnosed with a left patella injury, the team announced.

Brown had been listed as questionable for the game, following knee soreness that appeared after Wednesday’s victory over the Pacers. Philadelphia later downgraded his status to doubtful.

Coach Nick Nurse confirmed that forward Dean Wade will start in Brown’s place. When asked about the injury’s severity, Nurse gave little clarity.

“We want him out there, right? So I just know he can’t play tonight,” Nurse said. “He’s out tonight, that’s what I know.”

This season, Brown has been one of the 76ers’ top perimeter defenders and averages 20.6 points per game.

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