What do we need to know about star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown getting surgery on his knee? The Georgia native had been dealing with knee soreness impacting his game on the court since the latter third of the 2024-25 NBA season, and it continued to bother him through the end of Boston's run in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

The Celtics ' X account announced that shooting guard Jaylen Brown successfully underwent surgery on his knee this past Wednesday. "Jaylen Brown today underwent a successful right knee arthroscopic debridement procedure," the Celtics said. "He is expected to participate in training camp without limitation."

But the thought of trading Brown could help the Celtics more than many realize. Celtics insider Jay King of The Athletic reveals one massive reason why trading Brown could be in the cards, depending on how the front office wants to play things this summer.