Medical experts: Six people have suffered from Achilles tendon tear this season, with the most since the 2014-15 season

Celtics officially announced that Tatum successfully underwent a right Achilles tendon rupture repair surgery.

medical expert Jeff Stotts said that Tatum is the sixth NBA official contract player to suffer from an Achilles tendon laceration injury this season (the top five are Daron Holmes II, Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson, Dezonte Murray and Lillard), which set a new high since the 2014-15 season. This does not include Heat's two-way player Drew Smith, and offseason injured free agent Sanassis Antetokounmpo.