Tatum Sees 'Challenges' Returning to a Team that Has Thrived without Him

Jayson Tatum acknowledges challenges of returning this season for Celtics

Speaking on "The Pivot Podcast", Jayson Tatum acknowledged the challenges that come with returning this season for the Celtics.

Tatum sees 'challenges' returning to a team that has thrived without him

During an hour-long interview with “The Pivot” podcast, Jayson Tatum spoke at length about his grueling recovery from Achilles surgery.

Jayson Tatum drops MAJOR hint about a timeline for his return to the Boston Celtics

Tatum is working his way back from his Achilles injury, and in a new podcast appearance, he dropped a very clear range for when he might return to the floor to rejoin his team.

Jayson Tatum opens up about Achilles rehab, possible return timeline

During an hour-long interview with “The Pivot” podcast, Jayson Tatum spoke at length about his grueling recovery from Achilles surgery. The Celtics star hinted at when he might be planning to return to the court — and admitted he’s given considerable thought to the potential challenges of reintegrating himself into a Boston team that’s thrived in his absence. “That’s something I contemplate every day,” Tatum told the show’s hosts, former NFL pla…

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Gets Vulnerable About Devastating Achilles Injury

When Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in the playoffs against the New York Knicks last May, it was a crushing blow to both him and the Boston Celtics. The Celtics went on to lose the series, of course, while Tatum has missed this entire season so far. He’s working his way back and getting close to a return. However, the injury was crushing to a player who prides himself on playing every game and showing up for his teammates. It hasn’t been …

Jayson Tatum Felt Like the "Smallest Man on Earth" After Achilles Tear

Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals is a sensitive topic for Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. The five-time All-NBA member would suffer the most significant injury of his career and tear his Achilles tendon, effectively putting him out of commission for an entire season. Up until that point, Tatum had been quite durable, so when reality hit like a brick, his mind went through a tougher battle than any basketball game ever prov…