Adding to the disappointment, superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles. "First thing, I haven't said I'm not playing this season," Tatum said. Before his injury, Tatum was averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. Any return this season would be remarkable, especially given the severity of an Achilles injury. He isn’t alone in this journey — both Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton also suffered torn Achilles injuries in the playoffs.