The Boston Celtics were one of three Eastern Conference clubs fancying itself a semi-contender during the 2025 playoffs who lost an All-Star talent to an Achill

Entering the postseason, the Celtics were expected to be back in the NBA Finals for the third time in four seasons. Instead, Boston was upset in the second round and Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles, derailing Boston’s repeat hopes.

If anyone has their finger on the pulse of what is going on with the Boston Celtics behind the scenes, it is Celtics president Rich Gotham. And Gotham recently took some time to get the local media assembled a team community event in Providence, Rhode Island, this past Thursday (Aug. 7).