May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Near the end of the team's Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury and underwent surgery, ending his current season with a lot of uncertainty regarding next season and whether he will suit up at all.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum told TNT Sports' Reggie Miller in a text that the torn Achilles he suffered Monday will not define him as he looks forward to returning to the court.

Fortunately, few know exactly what Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is going through after rupturing his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the East semifinals against the Knicks. One member of the Red Sox does.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Monday night's playoff loss to the Knicks, the team announced Tuesday. Tatum has already undergone surgery, and though an exact timetable for his return is not immediately clear, he is expected to miss a significant portion, if not all, of next season.

Jayson Tatum has undergone successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Boston Celtics announced Tuesday.

Tears were shed during Jayson Tatum’s heartbreaking call with his father, Justin, in the wake of the Celtics star’s season-ending Achilles injury Monday night.

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics have seen limited minutes from their seven-foot star, and head coach Joe Mazzulla gave a concerning update.