How does this impact Boston's postseason hopes? More importantly, what does it do to the team's contention window in the short and medium term?

Orthopedic surgeons call Achilles' tears some of the most difficult injuries an athlete can sustain, and recovery can take longer for pro athletes.

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.