Speaking ahead of the NBA playoffs, Kristaps Porzingis shared that he spoke with Jaylen Brown about resting his ailing knee.

Dec 23, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and center Kristaps Porzingis (8) celebrate after a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics star and reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown will enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs with an ailing knee injury to play through. It won't be clear how much that injury will affect him until the postseason starts, but the news was reported by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that he received injections to manage the pain.