To make things worse, Celtics star Jayson Tatum exited Game 4 early due to an injury. The early rumors were an Achilles tear, and that was confirmed by the team and ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday. Tatum now faces a long road to recovery in a devastating blow for the reigning NBA champions.

Although ESPN's Tim MacMahon revealed that the Dallas Mavericks, who will make the first selection in the 2025 NBA draft, don't intend to trade the pick, many believe the franchise could soon partner with the Boston Celtics to complete a blockbuster dealThe Athletic's John Hollinger's recent trade idea sends the Celtics' No.

Tatum suffered a devastating injury in Game 4 loss against the Knicks. He suffered a ruptured Achilles in the fourth quarter of the game. Tatum had to be lifted off his feet and carried off the court. Since his 2017 addition to the team, Tatum has been crucial for the Celtics.