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Celtics See Real but Cautious Optimism for Jayson Tatum’s Possible March Return

Boston emphasizes medical clearance before any decision, with a reworked roster built to function without him.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays on the ground after being injured against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.
Boston, MA - Jan. 27 - Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics and Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets go after a loose ball during the second half of the NBA game. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Jayson Tatum will likely miss most of the 2025-26 season as he rehabs from an Achilles tear.
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Overview

  • League chatter reported by Jake Fischer points to a potential March timeline, contingent on Tatum reaching 100 percent and the Celtics’ season context.
  • Team and player videos show Tatum running, dribbling and shooting roughly four to five months after Achilles surgery, reflecting faster-than-typical early progress.
  • Tatum has said he has not ruled out playing this season and is rehabbing six days a week, while stressing he will not rush his recovery.
  • Boston has not applied for a hardship waiver, which is only permitted when a player is expected to miss the entire season, suggesting the team has not closed the door on a return.
  • The Celtics trimmed payroll and moved veterans in the offseason and enter camp with Jaylen Brown leading a new core that is expected to feature Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta.