The Boston Celtics face a tough decision. Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tendon injury has all but ended the current roster’s championship window. As such, Brad Stevens must begin retooling the roster ahead of when Tatum eventually returns to the rotation. It’s also worth noting that upon returning, Tatum will need months of game time to reach the level he was playing at before suffering his horrific injury.

Therefore, we could be looking at a two-year window during which Boston isn’t a contending team. Stevens has the difficult job of trying to thread the needle. He can’t let the roster get too young, as it won’t be at the required level once Tatum is back to himself. However, relying on aging talent is a recipe for disaster. Players in their mid-to-late 20s, specifically players in need of a new situation, will be the ideal targets.

Of course, the Celtics could also choose to blow things up and begin building from the ground up. That decision would situate Tatum as the unquestioned superstar on the roster, with a team designed to bring the best out of him, both as a scorer and playmaker. During a recent episode of “The Garden Report,” the hosts discussed whether entering a full rebuilding phase is something the Celtics front office should consider as we head into the offseason.

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