What Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles means for the All-NBA player, the Celtics and the rest of the league
- Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon late in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Knicks and was helped off the floor.
- The Celtics' head coach Joe Mazzulla expressed little optimism about Tatum's recovery, and analysts widely expect him to miss all of next season.
- This injury threatens Boston's status as reigning champions and complicates their $500 million projected payroll and $280 million luxury tax for 2025-26.
- Jason Timpf noted, "Fingers crossed it’s good news for Tatum, but I have a feeling that it’s what it looked like" meaning a likely season-long absence.
- Tatum's extended absence may end the Celtics’ immediate title window, forcing roster changes and altering the Eastern Conference dynamics significantly.
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Could Jayson Tatum’s injury be an impetus for a Celtics rebuild? A step back could help them with the salary cap. - The Boston Globe
Considering Tatum is expected to miss the 2025-26 season, it could help accelerate the process of dipping below the second apron.
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