Overview

• Jayson Tatum underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, which could sideline him for the entirety of next season.
• Jaylen Brown has been playing through a partial meniscus tear and will evaluate the need for surgery after a period of rest.
• The Celtics must reduce their payroll by approximately $20 million to avoid penalties under the NBA's second luxury-tax apron.
• Kristaps Porzingis’s postseason struggles were attributed to a post-viral syndrome, with recovery expected in the coming weeks.
• The team's direction will be influenced by an ownership transition, with Bill Chisholm's consortium taking a majority stake while Wyc Grousbeck remains lead governor.