US EditionCeltics' Jayson Tatum says he doesn't know if he'll come back this season: 'It's just a lot to think about'
- Chris Haynes reported late Wednesday that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is "re-evaluating" his recovery and considering sitting out the 2025-26 season; Tatum told ESPN he `wants to get it right the first time, so it's just a lot to think about.`
- Advisers and medical cautions say Tatum and his team are wary of rushing back due to Achilles risks, while Boston's midseason identity complicates reintegration and veterans urge patience with conditioning benchmarks.
- After surgery on May 13, 2025, Tatum has staged a full 45-minute Detroit workout last week and maintained regular team presence through meetings and road trips.
- With Boston 29-18 and contending, Tatum's status looms with the Feb. 5 trade deadline and could push the Celtics to avoid a win-now trade or be a buyer if he returns.
- Looking beyond this season, delaying a return would allow a full offseason of rehab and protect Tatum’s July 6, 2024 contract extension after more than 585 career games, aiming for readiness next year.
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Massive Jayson Tatum Injury Update Drops as Celtics Return Looms
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has yet to make a definitive decision about returning from his Achilles injury at some point during the 2025-26 season.The 6-time All-Star told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Wednesday that he’s still weighing his options as he doesn’t want to risk aggravating the injury by returning prematurely — even if he feels physically healthy to return to the court.Tatum told ESPN that he “wants to get it right the first time,…
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RSNMazzulla sets the record straight on Tatum amid return uncertainty
Will Jayson Tatum really decide to sit out the entire 2025-26 season? While many expected the Boston Celtics star to return at some point this season from the Achilles injury he suffered last May, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday night that Tatum is “re-evaluating his situation” and “considering sitting out the entire 2025-26 season.” Tatum also told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne he has yet to decide whether he’ll return this season, and ad…
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