Jaylen Brown undergoes knee surgery, eyes recovery before Celtics training camp | Mint

Earlier, there were reports that Brown played the last month of the usual season and the entire after -season with a partially torn real meniscus. Boston Celtics -Wag Jaylen Brown (7) responds during the second quarter of the match six in the second round of the 2025 NBA play -offs against the New York Knicks on Madison Square Garden (Imagn Images via Reuters Connect) Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics’ star player on Wednesday. The procedure was aimed at addressing prolonged issues from the 2024-25 season. The Celtics confirmed that the operation was focused on cleaning the knee to ensure its optimal function. The team expressed the confidence that Brown would be ready for the upcoming training camp. They further said that he is expected to “take without limitation.” If he played through pain, there were earlier reports that Brown had played with a partially torn right meniscus the last month of the usual season and the entire after season. Regardless of the injury, Brown showed resilience with an average of 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game in his ninth NBA season. Brown’s ability to perform at an elite level while managing discomfort emphasized his important role for the Celtics, especially during their play -off match. Brown’s toughness and dedication were decisive and earned him the 2024 NBA Finals MVP Award. The role of teammate Jayson Tatum, who is most of the 2025-26 season due to a broken Achilles pest, is the role of Jaylen Brown, is becoming even more important. Tatum’s injury, which ended the Celtics’ chance to repeat as NBA champions, puts great pressure on Brown to lead the team. As a four-time All-Star, Brown’s full recovery is important for the pursuit of Boston. The Celtics will depend on his standings, playing and leadership. The restoration of the profitable contract is not only a matter of health, but also financial importance. He will earn $ 53 million in the 2025-26 season, part of a five-year record contract, $ 304 million signed with the Celtics. At the time, it was the richest agreement in NBA history, which reflects the belief in Boston in Brown as a cornerstone of the franchise. With Tatum out, Brown’s performance will be scrutinized as he aims to justify the investment and lead the Celtics through a transitional season.