With age, the Achilles (and other tendons) gets weak, thin and dehydrated, thus making it prone to inflammation, degeneration, partial tear or rupture.

The NBA had already convened a panel of experts to study Achilles tendon injuries even before Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver said ...

Beautiful, easy data visualization and storytellingceltics ‘A really significant injury’: Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles’ tendon. Local doctors weigh in on what’s next.

Tyrese Haliburton tried to gut things out and play in Game 7 of the NBA Finals but suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the process.

Three NBA stars suffered Achilles injuries during the postseason. What's behind this?

Jayson Tatum has undergone successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Boston Celtics announced Tuesday.

Objective To examine the current evidence regarding return-to-play (RTP) and performance after Achilles tendon rupture in elite athletes treated with operative intervention. Design Scoping review.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery for a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday, and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s an injury Pacers fans know all too well, thanks to Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Achilles tears plagued the league this year, ending not only the season of some supersta… ...

Doctors on Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard and now, Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injuries and possible solution ...