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Jayson Tatum remains sidelined as Celtics take careful approach, staying patient despite progress in Achilles recovery.
The Celtics are hearing something different about Jayson Tatum’s recovery, and it could matter more than the timelines.
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Achilles specialist pinpoints key mental hurdle Celtics’ Jayson Tatum must overcome
Jayson Tatum has missed the opening months of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Boston Celtics’ four-time All-NBA forward is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury during Boston’s 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals loss to the New York Knicks.
If Jayson Tatum returns in say April at about 70% of his normal self and Brad trades Simons and two first round picks to the Clippers for Zubac, would the Celtics return to being the Eastern Conference favorite this year?
Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon tear, one he suffered during the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Semifinals series loss to the New York Knicks, has not caused
Boston is 15-9 and third in the East without him. If Tatum returns in time for the playoffs, Boston becomes a threat in an open East.
Fortunately for Celtics fans, Mazzulla's team can still improve, and that starts with a potential Jayson Tatum return later in the season. Tatum is currently sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked by reporters about his timetable. The Celtics are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and if Tatum were to return this season, they could challenge for another NBA Finals berth.
The Boston Celtics dropped a 112-105 home game to the Detroit Pistons on Monday despite a 34 point, eight rebound, seven assist performance from star forward Jaylen Brown, causing fans and players to react in late hours of the night.
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