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Jaylen Brown Undergoes Knee Debridement, Eyes Full Return at Training Camp

Brown managed pain with injections to play through a torn meniscus in all 11 playoff games.

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics watches warmups before Game five of round two of the NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at the TD Garden on May 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • The Celtics performed a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement to remove damaged tissue and cartilage.
  • He played in all 11 playoff games despite the meniscus tear by relying on pain management injections.
  • Brown rested his knee for several weeks before electing to undergo the procedure this offseason.
  • Brad Stevens said the knee is structurally sound and comfortable following the surgery.
  • The team expects Brown back for full drills when training camp opens ahead of the 2025-26 season.