Jaylen Brown confirmed he wants to remain with the Boston Celtics next season as plenty of trade rumors fly around the team.

For months, Jaylen Brown battled through what was officially listed as a knee impingement. Now, as the dust settles on the Boston Celtics‘ playoff exit, the full story has emerged—a partially torn right meniscus that required pain injections and sheer determination to play through.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, right, during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP