The Boston Celtics’ championship hopes took a devastating blow last season, crashing out in the first round of the playoffs. Additionally, Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Medical experts estimate Tatum’s recovery could take anywhere from seven to fifteen months. That timeline suggests the Celtics may not see their franchise cornerstone back on the court until the 2025 playoffs or later. With his return uncertain, Boston is now bracing to open the new season without Tatum leading the charge.
True or False —
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 24, 2025
The Boston Celtics are no longer title contenders. pic.twitter.com/KTlwY9xP1P
Despite this setback, the Celtics wasted no time reshaping their roster. On the first day of the offseason, the team traded Jrue Holiday. Just one day later, they moved Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Boston is actively considering a blockbuster trade involving Jaylen Brown.
If Brown is ultimately dealt, the Celtics could begin the upcoming season without Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis, their three veteran stars.
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In exchange for Holiday and Porzingis, the Celtics received Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. While talented, the duo doesn’t bring the same playoff pedigree or star power as the outgoing veterans in many fans’ eyes. Some fans already have to question whether Boston’s title window is now closing.
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“Very true, their window has closed,” one fan wrote.
Very true there window has closed
— 👑 (@Lebronin1) June 24, 2025
Another fan tried to remain hopeful: “Not until Tatum returns, nope.”
Not until Tatum returns nope
— HoodiMelo (@Hoodi_Melo) June 24, 2025
“I mean, without Tatum, that’s obvious lol,” one person commented.
I mean without Tatum that's obvious lol
— ChoZen (@ChoZenKun) June 25, 2025
“True. Jrue will be a big loss in the postseason (if they even make it), and their franchise star is out,” another added.
True. Jrue will be a big loss in the postseason (if they even make it) and their franchise star is out.
— Ken (@pokeballislife) June 25, 2025
Still, some fans are already looking ahead to future seasons.
“Not for 25-26, 26-27 I can see it, but no Tatum no finals,” one fan predicted.
Not for 25-26, 26-27 I can see it, but no Tatum no finals
— Brady Smith (@thebradycsmith) June 25, 2025
The Celtics ended the last regular season as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, only to fall in the opening round. With injuries, trades, and uncertainty clouding their future, Boston fans are left wondering if this is the start of a rebuild or just a temporary storm before another run.
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