The Boston Celtics say star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics are still awaiting official word on Jayson Tatum's injury suffered in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, but early indications are they aren't expecting good news.

Boston star Jayson Tatum sustained a right foot or ankle injury on a noncontact play late in the Celtics' Game 4 loss to the host New York Knicks on Monday night. Tatum was hurt when teammate Jaylen Brown fumbled the ball and Tatum made an attempt toward it.

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is here, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game of the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals.

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the New York Knicks look to take close things out and head to the Eastern Conference Finals on the road in Boston when they take on the Celtics in Game 5 of this semifinal matchup on Wednesday.

The second round of the NBA playoffs is in full swing, and we’re treated to another two contests tonight. With a win, the Knicks could really get the pressure cooking on the Celtics to make it 3-1 in their favor.