Celtics' Jaylen Brown has knee surgery, expects to return by training camp

Field Level Media|published: Wed 11th June, 12:42 2025

NBA: Playoffs-New York Knicks at Boston Celtics

May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday.

Per the Celtics, Brown is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.

Brown, 28, finished the playoffs with a partially torn meniscus, ESPN reported.

He averaged 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game during the playoffs for the Celtics, who lost star Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles before being eliminated by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

A four-time All-Star and 2025 NBA Finals MVP, Brown averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and a career-high 4.5 assists in 63 games (all starts) this season.

Brown has averaged 19.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 603 career games (496 starts) since being selected by the Celtics with the third overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft.

--Field Level Media

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