Achilles injuries can vary. Typically, the return timeline is around nine months. Athletes can usually begin walking and other low-impact activities around leading up to six months, but will then have to ramp up in exercises to get game-ready for a few months.

The six-time All-Star crumpled to the court without contact with 3:07 left in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 113-104 victory Monday at Madison Square Garden. As OG Anunoby raced down the floor for a dunk, Tatum writhed on the floor grabbing his leg.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered what is feared to be an Achilles injury in the final minutes of the Knicks 121-113 victory in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.