The Boston Celtics lost their best and most important player for the long haul.
Jayson Tatum sustained an Achilles injury in their second-round loss to the New York Knicks and might not play at all next season.
That’s why some fans were worried to hear that Jaylen Brown was also going to have surgery.
The 2024 NBA Finals MVP had a right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure but should be fine before next season begins.
“He is expected to participate in training camp without limitation,” Yahoo Sports wrote on X.
BREAKING: Jaylen Brown underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure today, the Celtics announced.
He is expected to participate in training camp without limitation. pic.twitter.com/mR8vRgKfdw
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 11, 2025
This will be a crucial offseason for the Celtics.
They are in a tough situation with the salary cap, and they most likely have to move a couple of pieces to stay competitive.
That means Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday will be tangled up in multiple trade rumors this offseason, and losing either of them could be a big blow to their championship aspirations.
For years, fans have speculated about whether Brown could lead a team on his own.
Now, he will likely have an opportunity to do so.
He was tied to trade rumors for years before the Celtics gave him a record-breaking contract extension, yet people have often talked about them as Tatum’s team.
That should be more than enough motivation for Brown to prove the doubters wrong and put this team on his shoulders.
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