The injury is one of basketball’s most serious. A recent study found that players logged more minutes than their season averages during the 10 to 15 games before their Achilles ruptured.Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum grabs his leg during Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in 2025.Danielle Parhizkaran / Boston Globe via Getty Images fileAug. 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTIt’s one of basketball’s most serious injuries, a twist of fate that in a second can dash the dreams of fans and players alike: an Achilles tendon rupture.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.