Boston Celtics Confirm Jayson Tatum Achilles Injury

It's official, Jayson Tatum has suffered a torn right Achilles Tendon. The Boston Celtics confirmed the injury via a press release on Tuesday, May 13. Boston also confirmed Tatum had undergone successful surgery to repair the tear but stopped short of providing a timeline for his recovery and potential return to the rotation.

Tatum suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the Celtics' game four loss to the New York Knicks on Monday, May 12. Unfortunately for Boston, they don't have any time to come to terms with losing their star player. The team will be back in action on Wednesday, May 14, for game five, which will take place back at the TD Garden. As the Celtics are down 3-1, every remaining game will be a win-or-go-home scenario.

Achilles injuries often require a lengthy recovery. Tatum could miss 12-18 months as he battles his way back to full fitness. However, at 27 years old, he should have a good shot of making a full recovery and following Kevin Durant in returning to an All-NBA level once he's eventually back in the rotation.

Jayson Tatum today underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. No timetable is currently available for his return, but he is expected to make a full recovery. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. pic.twitter.com/TTXziFtMQB

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 13, 2025

Tatum was averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists over his eight playoff games before his injury. The Celtics must now find a way to move forward without him in the rotation, which could lead to some changes in the summer, but that's a problem for another day.

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