Meniscus tear! 494 million! The Celtics fell completely...

According to ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne, sources revealed that Celtics player Jaylen Brown finished the season with a partially torn meniscus on his right knee. Brown played in the last month of the regular season and during the playoffs until his sixth loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, according to sources. He will undergo further evaluation this week to determine if surgery is required.

ESPN previously reported that Brown began receiving knee pain injections in March this year. During the playoffs, Brown averaged 36.5 minutes per game, contributing 22.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game, and his shooting percentage of 44.1% set a career low.

After losing in New York on Friday, Brown mentioned that he had been suffering from physical condition: "I won't make excuses," he told reporters. "It's obviously difficult to get out like tonight, but in terms of how we ended the season, especially when I'm stuck until the end of my body, I'm proud of our team."

The Celtics fell so quickly. The boss Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in the game against the Knicks G4 and is expected to recover for at least 8 months. Center Porzingis has also been affected by chronic diseases in the past few months, and his condition has been directly diarrhea.

The Celtics have a slim prospect of winning the championship next season. The high luxury tax forces the team to make big deals and reduce spending. Porzingis and Holiday, which have obvious declines, are both the most likely targets to be traded. Brown's five-year, 304 million contract premium is obvious. The salary explosion caused by the "champion sequelae" obviously plagues the future of the Celtics.

Previously, when salary expert Marks mentioned the Celtics' offseason plan, he proposed three plans, one of which was to trade Brown, reorganizing the lineup around Tatum and White. He said that if Brown is traded, the Celtics can be exchanged for draft picks, young players and expiring contracts. Brown has $236 million left in four years, and $53.1 million next season, and the deal will completely change the team structure.

According to Celtics reporter Jay King, team sources revealed that management had considered major adjustments in the offseason long before Tatum was injured, and his injury may prompt the team to adopt a more thorough restructuring plan.

The Celtics will face huge salary pressure next season. Given that Tatum is expected to be absent after undergoing a rupture repair surgery for the Achilles tendon, saving salary and pursuing long-term development plans may become the focus of the Celtics' offseason.

It is reported that Celtics defender Ju Holiday may become the team's consideration for lineup adjustments. He has suffered from injuries for a long time this season, but as a recognized top defensive player in the league and a key puzzle for the championship, if the Celtics decide to trade him away, he is expected to attract the pursuit of many championship teams.

This year is actually the best opportunity for the Celtics to defend their title, and the salary + luxury tax next season is astronomical.

Tatum has 315 million in 5 years (5 years left, 54.12 million in 2025-26 season)

Brown has 304 million in 5 years (4 years left, 53.14 million in 2025-26 season)

Holiday has 135 million in 4 years (3 years left, 32.4 million in 2025-26 season)

White has 126 million in 4 years (4 years left, 28.1 million in 2025-26 season)

Porzingis has 60 million in 2 years (1 year left, 30.73 million in the 2025-26 season)

Prichard 40 million in four years (3 years left, 7.23 million in the 2025-26 season)

Hauser 45 million in four years (4 years left, 10.04 million in the 2025-26 season)

This season, the Celtics' luxury tax is about 65 million; next season is expected to pay 231 million in salary, 263 million in luxury tax, and the expenditure (494 million) is close to 500 million! Tatum's serious injury determined that the Celtics' winning window was temporarily closed, and it was imperative to adjust the salary structure and lineup.