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Former Celtics Players React to News of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Injury

The gruesome Achilles injury Jayson Tatum suffered added salt to the wounds of the team's fans after the Boston Celtics lost in Game 4 against the New York Knicks 121-113.

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Without Jayson Tatum, Celtics plan to 'leave it all out there' vs. Knicks

If the Boston Celtics extend their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, they will do so without leading scorer Jayson Tatum.

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How many of the players to shoot at least 90 percent from the field while taking at least 10 shots in a playoff game since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / May 13

Celtics star Jayson Tatum undergoes Achilles surgery

The Boston Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. No timetable was available for Tatum's recovery, but he is certainly done for the remainder of Boston's current playoff run.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker / May 13

Jayson Tatum's devastating injury could have long-term implications for Celtics

The Boston Celtics' worst nightmare has become an unfortunate reality.

Celtics reveal extent of Jayson Tatum's injury

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Celtics announce devastating news on Jayson Tatum’s injury

The Boston Celtics on Tuesday confirmed the worst fears about the injury Jayson Tatum suffered in the waning moments of Monday’s game. The Celtics announced that Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker / May 13

Celtics reveal extent of Jayson Tatum's injury

Jayson Tatum's injury late in the fourth quarter is as serious as it appeared.

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Celtics blow big lead vs. Knicks, lose Jayson Tatum to injury

Knicks are new favorites in East after injury to Celtics' Jayson Tatum

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Al Horford News / Boston Celtics on SI / May 13

Celtics' Al Horford Offseason Plans Revealed

The Boston Celtics could endure a ton of changes next season as they will be well over the luxury tax, approaching an unprecedented $500 million. It will be virtually impossible for the Celtics to keep their current core intact, whether they finish the job this season or not.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / May 13

Celtics' future changed overnight

Things are going to change in Boston, and that's not something any of us expected coming into the postseason.

Celtics blow big lead vs. Knicks, lose Jayson Tatum to injury

Jalen Brunson puts Celtics on the brink in Game 4

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Richard Jefferson takes public shot at Bill Simmons over ESPN criticism

A current ESPN employee is feuding with a former one this week. Bill Simmons of The Ringer issued a criticism over the weekend about ESPN, particularly regarding their coverage of the Boston Celtics-New York Knicks second-round NBA playoff series.