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Jaylen Brown's Meniscus Tear Adds Complexity to Celtics' Offseason

The Celtics star faces a key evaluation this week to determine if surgery is needed, as the team navigates injuries and roster challenges after a playoff exit.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays on the ground after being injured against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 14: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts against the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 14, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown tried to keep the ball away from Josh Hart of the Knicks in Game 6 of their NBA playoff series. The Knicks won to eliminate the defending champion Celtics.

Overview

  • Jaylen Brown played through a partially torn right meniscus during the postseason, averaging 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in 36.5 minutes per game.
  • Brown's knee injury required pain management injections starting in March and caused him to miss the final three regular-season games.
  • The Celtics' playoff run ended with a Game 6 loss to the New York Knicks, compounded by Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear and Kristaps Porzingis' illness.
  • Brown will be evaluated this week to determine whether surgery is necessary, a decision that could impact his availability for the start of next season.
  • Boston faces a pivotal offseason with Tatum's extended recovery, Brown's health uncertainty, and significant salary cap constraints shaping their roster decisions.