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Jayson Tatum Keeps 2025–26 Return in Play as Rehab Progresses

The All-Star says a return would only come at 100%.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point shot in the first half against the New York Knicks in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Tatum said on ESPN and NBC that he has not ruled out playing this season, stressing, "I haven't said I'm not playing this season."
  • He emphasized he is rehabbing six days a week and targeting a full recovery, echoing the team’s stance against rushing him back.
  • Surgeon Martin O’Malley reported better-than-expected early signs, including a notably strong calf and double heel raises within 6–8 weeks post‑surgery.
  • Team leadership has set no timetable, with Brad Stevens insisting clearance will come only when Tatum is fully healthy as training camp approaches.
  • Tatum said he is in frequent contact with Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton and Dejounte Murray about their Achilles rehabs, while Boston prepares to lean on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White after trading Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday.