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?

The 27-year-old Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on Monday night against the New York Knicks when he lunged toward a loose ball and his leg gave out. He buried his face in a towel in obvious pain while grabbing at his leg above the ankle after the non-contact injury.

Fans and pundits saw this year's playoffs as Tatum's chance to show everyone he is the league's top dog. After missing out on the NBA Finals MVP trophy last season and then getting benched for most of Team USA's gold medal run in the Paris Olympics this summer, JT was ready to prove himself. But fate had other plans.

Starting safety Ar'Darius Washington, who was instrumental to the Ravens' mid-season turnaround on defense, reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during conditioning. Washington was expected to play a big role in the secondary once again,

Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington suffered a torn Achilles tendon during offseason conditioning, potentially ending his 2025 season.