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.

The Boston Celtics have confirmed the serious injury sustained by Jayson Tatum during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks.

The Boston Celtics are “bracing for the worst” regarding Jayson Tatum’s right-foot injury, which continues to confirm that the New York Knicks will not see the superstar guard for the remainder of their Eastern Conference semifinal.