Boston's title defense ended in the second round of the 2025 playoffs as it fell to a scrappy New York team in six games. Looming larger than the series loss was the loss of Jayson Tatum, who underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered at the end of Game 4.

Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles will have a profound impact on the Boston Celtics, but it could also change the landscape of the entire NBA.

Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury raises concern for the Celtics' future after their shocking playoff exit. Here's what it could mean.