Since Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles, technology has improved vastly. With more players getting that injury, that's a good thing.

Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear that will likely keep him out for all of next season. It’s one of the most unfortunate injuries an NBA player can suffer because of the long recovery time, and there’s no guarantee they will be the same when they come back.

Tatum averaged 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.8 blocks in the 2025 playoffs versus the Orlando Magic and Knicks. The Celtics beat the Magic in the first round of this year's playoffs in five games.

Big 3. KD (Kevin Durant), Paul George and Jayson Tatum. George and Tatum, their creation for them to get their shot off is unbelievable. I see

While Durant is reportedly “very interested” in playing in Houston, the Rockets have their doubts about acquiring the Phoenix Suns star — mostly due to his age, according to The Athletic.

Charles Barkley put it simply: Tatum needs to call Durant. "First call I would make is to Kevin Durant... [he's] six years removed from the time he blew out his Achilles... the best experience is somebody who's already experienced it before," Barkley suggested on NBA on TNT.

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was expected to be the biggest name on the trade market this summer until Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the third-straight season.