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The Celtics weren't directly involved in the NBA Draft Lottery Monday night but the fallout could be good news for Boston's future.
The Celtics’ worst fears were confirmed. Their nightmare became reality. Jayson Tatum did in fact tear his right Achilles tendon in Monday’s Game 4 loss to the Knicks. He underwent surgery Tuesday, the team announced. It’s a devastating injury that completely changes the Celtics’ outlook for the near future.
The Boston Celtics haven't sent any internal signals about trimming their payroll in future seasons, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
Trainers help Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) off the court after he was injured during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP
The defending NBA champion Celtics find themselves inheriting that win-it-all-or-nothing stance. This is what they’ve been waiting for since Banner No. 18 was raised Oct. 22 against the Knicks.
The Boston Celtics are the odds-on favorite to win the East (-125) with the Pacers (+360), New York Knicks (+525) and Cavaliers (+550) behind them. The Celtics will look to even the series against ...
No matter which team ends up facing Boston, the Celtics are widely expected to handle their business in the opening round. However, that outlook could shift if Jaylen Brown isn't at full strength.
The standard NBA contract is a sign the Celtics view him as part of their future. “I was definitely surprised to get a contract with the Boston Celtics, one of the best teams in the league.
The New York Knicks took a 3–1 lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics, who now face elimination and a major injury concern. Jalen Brunson starred with 39 points and 12 assists,
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was amid one of his best career playoff games before suffering what looked to be a non-contact lower leg injury late in the fourth quarter. Helped off the floor with 42 points,