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Jayson Tatum Shares On-Court Workout 19 Weeks After Achilles Surgery

The Celtics maintain no timeline, prioritizing a full recovery over any rush to return.

Overview

  • Tatum released a new video from the Auerbach Center showing him jogging, shooting and drilling in what he called his third on-court session about 19½ weeks post-op.
  • He said his first basketball workout since the injury lasted about 15 minutes and outlined a progression from jogging to sprinting to changing directions.
  • Team president Brad Stevens reiterated there is no timetable, stressing that full health is the only goal before any return is considered.
  • At Media Day, Tatum told reporters he feels no pressure to play this season, has not ruled out a comeback, and emphasized that he will not rush the process.
  • His surgeon, Dr. Martin O’Malley, has noted unusually strong early calf strength, and Kevin Durant reacted to the workout clip with, “Insane. Let’s get it JT.”