NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum Suffers Torn Achilles, Could Miss 2026-27 Season

The Boston Celtics could be without star forward Jayson Tatum until the 2026-27 season. (More Sports News)

The six-time All-Star underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, the Celtics announced Tuesday.

No public timetable for a return has been revealed, but Achilles recovery is typically a year-long process.

Tatum, 27, sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of the Celtics바카라™ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday.

Tatum lunged for a loose ball before immediately crumpling to the floor in pain. He remained on the floor until trainers could help him up, and he was carried into the tunnel without putting any weight on his right foot.

An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the Celtics바카라™ fears of severe injury.

In the short term, Tatum바카라™s absence puts Boston in an even deeper hole as they face a 3-1 deficit in their second-round playoff series.

The Celtics host the Knicks for Game 5 on Wednesday.

The long-term effects could be even more devastating for the reigning NBA champions.

Due to a hefty luxury-tax bill looming, some of Tatum바카라™s teammates may end up on new teams next season.

Al Horford and Luke Kornet will be unrestricted free agents after this season, and Kristaps Porziņģis바카라™ contract expires after next season.

Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both under contract through the 2028-29 season.

Tatum was voted to the All-NBA First Team in each of the previous three seasons and is a likely candidate to be on the 2024-25 First Team.

The third overall pick in 2017, Tatum has been among the NBA바카라™s most durable stars, playing 585 career games for the Celtics.

He has averaged 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists over eight seasons.

Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists this season while shooting 45.2 percent from the field.