On the more depressing side, the Celtics weren't the only ones to drop because of an Achilles injury. In addition to Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss all of next ...

The Celtics are still shopping other players, including Kristaps Porziņģis, with an eye on alleviating their salary-cap dilemma, according to league sources.

The veteran big man has an offer to play in Greece. Meanwhile, teams are discussing a potential seven-team trade.