Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his troublesome right knee this week in an effort to promote healing before the Celtics begin their title defense, league sources told ESPN.
Brown is expected to be ready for the start of the Celtics first-round playoff series either April 19 or 20, sources said.
Last year's Finals MVP has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee for some time, but it appeared to be causing him more pain recently. He didn't play much in the second half or overtime of the Celtics' win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.