The Celtics will welcome the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, but Boston’s guard, Jaylen Brown is likely to miss the game. Boston released an injury status update on Thursday evening, listing Brown as doubtful due to left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion. Injury Report for tomorrow vs. SAC:Jaylen Brown – Left Hamstring Tightness and Right Knee Contusion – DOUBTFULNeemias Queta – Illness (Non-Covid) – PROBABLEJayson Tatum – Right Achilles Repair – OUT — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 29, 2026Brown has been struggling with hamstring tightness for much of the season and has appeared on the Celtics’ injury report multiple times due to it. Still, ESPN’s NBA insider Ramona Shelburne reported on Thursday that Tatum informed the network he hasn’t yet decided whether he will return from a torn Achilles tendon this season. However, if Brown’s hamstring tightness persists and Tatum doesn’t return this season, it could be a significant setback for Boston if it makes the playoffs.