The Boston Celtics’ season ended in heartbreak last year when they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Adding to the disappointment, superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles.
Initially, the expectation was that Tatum would miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season as recovery from an Achilles injury typically ranges from 6-12 months depending on several factors.
However, at just 27 years old, Tatum returned to the court this past week in a limited capacity—only four months after the injury.
While he will still miss a significant portion of the season, NBA reporter Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report shared a shocking update — there is buzz that Tatum could potentially return sometime in March, which would give him some time on the court before the playoffs begin.
“What does this mean in terms of Jayson Tatum’s ultimate return? That there’s definitely buzz that Tatum could potentially be back sometime in March.,” Fischer said. “They probably made vast improvements in surgery and recovery. That is certainly true.”
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Tatum recently made it clear that he has not ruled out a return next season and is rehabbing six days a week to work his way back from one of the most serious, yet unfortunately common, injuries an athlete can face.
“First thing, I haven’t said I’m not playing this season,” Tatum said. “The most important thing is a full recovery. And I’m not rushing it… at all. But also, I don’t go to rehab six days a week for nothing,” he added on First Take.
Tatum has established himself as one of the NBA’s premier players since being drafted out of Duke in 2017, helping the Celtics capture the 2024 NBA Championship after several postseason runs that fell short.
Before his injury, Tatum was averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. Any return this season would be remarkable, especially given the severity of an Achilles injury. He isn’t alone in this journey — both Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton also suffered torn Achilles injuries in the playoffs.
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