When Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of a second-round loss to the New York Knicks, the range of potential outcomes for the Celtics’ offseason expanded. Staring at a salary-cap mess, they would have likely needed to stomach significant change anyway, but the injury brought additional possibilities into play.

The Boston Celtics are facing some tough choices this summer. Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury likely means the team won't be a contender in the 2025-26 season. As such, the Celtics ' potential $500 million payroll is untenable, and changes will likely be needed.

The Boston Celtics have a salary cap problem, but they could get out of the second apron with a bold trade idea that brings them two new starters from the Utah Jazz.