May 13, 2025
Tatum will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon Tuesday,
Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Celtics will be without Tatum for the rest of these NBA playoffs, and it's a strong possibility he misses all of next season as well. The superstar forward went down with the injury during Game 4 against the Knicks, with the team fearing the worst. The defending NBA champions will have to press on without their best player while facing a 3-1 series deficit heading into Game 5.