Celtics star Jayson Tatum revealed on Instagram that he no longer has a boot on his right foot as he heals from the ruptured Achilles tendon.

It seems like everyone these days is talking about the Achilles tendon. So, what is the Achilles? Why so susceptible to injury?

Fears were confirmed when the Pacers announced that guard Tyrese Haliburton indeed tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the Finals.

After recovering from his own Achilles injury, Kevin Durant shared some words of wisdom for Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season to rehabilitate his torn Achilles tendon, the team confirmed on Monday.

Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season, the Indiana Pacers announced, after he tore his Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals.

Tearing an Achilles tendon is "something unexplainable," and returning to regular form after a rupture is difficult but not impossible.

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