Jaylen Brown Expected to Be Fine After Left Hamstring Tightness in Preseason Finale

Jaylen Brown exited the Boston Celtics' preseason finale in the first quarter due to left hamstring tightness, but head coach Joe Mazzulla expressed confidence that the injury is not serious, stating Brown 'will be OK.' Brown, 28, grabbed at his left leg and headed to the locker room, with the team initially listing him as doubtful to return. Mazzulla spoke with Brown after the game, who confirmed he'd 'be fine,' though a full update was not provided. Brown is poised to be the Celtics' primary leader with Jayson Tatum out indefinitely. He had a strong preseason, including 21 points in 20 minutes in one game, and contributed seven points, two rebounds, and a steal in seven minutes before his exit in the finale. The Celtics begin their regular season on October 22 against the Philadelphia 76ers, making Brown's readiness for the opener a key question.