After a whirlwind summer and preseason, the Boston Celtics finally kick off their 2025-26 season on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, the Celtics released their injury report<\/a> for Wednesday\u2019s game. Unfortunately, their two best players are on it.<\/p>\n Jayson Tatum, who is recovering from a right Achilles injury, has been ruled out. He is not expected to return until February<\/a> at the earliest.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown, who\u2019s dealing with a left hamstring strain, is listed as questionable, putting his status in doubt<\/a> for Wednesday\u2019s opener.<\/p>\n Injury Report for tomorrow vs. PHI:<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown (left hamstring strain) \u2013 QUESTIONABLE \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Brown suffered the injury during Boston\u2019s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors last Wednesday. He\u2019s been practicing this week and says he\u2019s feeling good, but he\u2019s taking things one day at a time. There are still 81 more games after Wednesday, so there\u2019s no need for him to rush back if he\u2019s still not ready to go.<\/p>\n Story continues below advertisement<\/p>\n Based on his recent updates and encouraging practice on Tuesday<\/a>, Brown seems more likely than not to suit up. The team will see how he feels on Wednesday before making a final decision, but he appears to be trending towards playing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n With Tatum already out for the foreseeable future, the Celtics could use Brown and will be extra shorthanded if he sits out. If he\u2019s sidelined, it will be up to Derrick White<\/a> to lead the offense.<\/p>\n Story continues below advertisement<\/p>\n\n
Jayson Tatum (right achilles repair) \u2013 OUT<\/p>\n