Celtics star Jaylen Brown undergoes surgery on ailing knee

New York Knicks v Boston Celtics - Game Two BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 07: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 07, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

By Bryan Lambert

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown recently went under the knife to clean up a lingering knee injury, the team announced Wednesday.

The four-time All-Star and 2024 Finals MVP underwent a right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure. The 28-year-old is expected to be fully available by the start of training camp this fall, according to the team.

Brown battled through pain in the final stretch of the season and even received a pain-killing shot in the ailing knee prior to the playoffs.

Brown is the second franchise cornerstore to have surgery in the past few weeks. His All-Star running mate, Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury during the team’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The team has not announced a timeframe for Tatum’s return but he is expected to miss the majority of the 2025-26 season.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW