Without a doubt, the worst-case scenario for the Boston Celtics would be losing another star like Jaylen Brown, as they already have to manage without forward Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future. The six-time All-Star is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Another key figure for Boston, Jaylen Brown, also faced a health scare after leaving the Celtics’ final preseason game in the first quarter due to a hamstring strain.

Fortunately for the Celtics, head coach Joe Mazzulla appeared unconcerned about Brown’s condition. Less than two days after the incident during Boston’s 110-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, Brown was back to practicing normally.

“He was able to do everything but the live stuff,” Mazzulla said Friday

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