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76ers forward Brown out of NBA Cup game

First reported Oct 30, 11:21 AM ET · Latest Oct 30, 8:04 PM ET · Explainer updated Oct 30, 7:30 PM ET

Where things stand

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Jaylen Brown will miss Friday’s NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks due to a left‑knee patella injury, the team announced. CBS Sports also published SportsLine’s model odds and predictions for the same Knicks‑76ers contest.

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  • Reported Jaylen Brown will miss Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Jaylen Brown will be out of Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks with a left knee patella injury” — ESPN
  • Reported The injury is a left knee patella injury. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “with a left knee patella injury” — ESPN

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Timeline

What changed: Brown’s injury will keep him out of the Friday game.

How this story developed

  1. New Jaylen Brown will miss Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks. The injury is a left knee patella injury.

Every report, newest first

  1. 76ers star Brown to miss Friday's NBA Cup game vs. Knicks — ESPN

    Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Jaylen Brown will be out of Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks with a left knee patella injury, the team announced.

  2. Knicks vs. 76ers odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA Cup picks for Friday, Oct. 30 from proven model — CBS Sports

    SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers best bets for Friday's NBA Cup contest

Questions

  • How Brown’s absence will affect the 76ers’ chances of winning the game remains unclear. Open

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More: background

The NBA Cup is a mid‑season competition separate from the regular season, featuring a single‑elimination format. A patella injury refers to damage to the kneecap, which can limit a player’s ability to jump and run.

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