The Boston Celtics may be without Jayson Tatum for most of the 2025–26 season, but they received good news on their other star wing.
Per Shams Charania, Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready for training camp with no restrictions. The Celtics confirmed Wednesday that the procedure — officially described as a “right knee arthroscopic debridement” — was successful.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and is expected to be ready for 2025-26 training camp.
Celtics Get Positive News on Brown
The announcement puts a bow on a grueling postseason for Brown. He had been battling what was originally listed as a knee impingement. It was later revealed that he had been playing through a partially torn right meniscus. He received pain injections throughout the playoffs just to stay on the floor.
Despite the injury, Brown averaged 22.1 points and 7.1 rebounds over 11 playoff games, including a heroic Game 5 against the Knicks — the kind of performance you’d expect from a former Finals MVP.
Now that his surgery is behind him, Boston can exhale. Brown is expected to be a full participant in training camp. He will likely be the centerpiece of the Celtics’ offense with Tatum sidelined for the foreseeable future following his Achilles surgery in May.
Jaylen Brown today underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure. He is expected to participate in training camp without limitation.
Celtics Face a New-Look Season
Brown’s recovery timeline is a relief for a team navigating one of its most uncertain offseasons in years. Tatum may miss the entire 2025–26 campaign. Kristaps Porzingis had an interrupted postseason due to illness, and there’s growing speculation that Jrue Holiday could be moved in a cost-cutting trade. Meanwhile, key role players like Al Horford and Luke Kornet are set to hit free agency.
Even with Brown returning, questions remain: Can he shoulder the full-time No. 1 role? Will the Celtics make roster moves to support him? And how will Brad Stevens reshape a team that could be without its franchise player for most of the year?
A Chance to Lead
For the first time in years, the Celtics will be Brown’s team. At least for a while. And if his playoff grit was any indication, he’s ready.
Brown has long lived in Tatum’s shadow. But that may be about to change. With full health and full responsibility on his shoulders, the 2025–26 season could be the defining chapter of Brown’s career. And a crucial test for Boston’s championship aspirations.
