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Less than a week before the Boston Celtics tip off their season without their crown jewel, Jayson Tatum remains the central story of this franchise’s drama—not just for what he’s done on the floor, but for the tantalizing intrigue around when, or even if, he walks back onto it this year. Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles during last May’s Eastern Conference semifinals, was originally pegged to miss the entire 2025-26 season, as the typical recovery window for such a devastating injury is a full year, according to Sports Illustrated. Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck doubled down on that expectation in a recent radio interview, stating bluntly that the team’s plan is to assume Tatum won’t play this season and that they will not rush him back under any circumstance. Grousbeck made clear, on WEEI’s airwaves, that Tatum’s health is the only priority and that any comeback would require multiple medical clearances.
But just when it seemed Celtics fans should resign themselves to a Tatum-less winter, a handful of developments have injected fresh hope—and a bit of healthy skepticism—into the narrative. Tatum himself has been posting videos on his YouTube channel showing impressive progress: running, shooting, and even dunking with no visible limitations, a visual that would be impossible without significant healing in that Achilles, as noted by Heavy.com. These clips have set off a wave of optimism among fans desperate for a miracle. Then, just days ago, NBA insider Chris Haynes dropped a bombshell on NBA TV, reporting that Tatum privately texted him to say he’s working out three times a week, feeling good, and believes he could return at some point during the regular season. Haynes didn’t sugarcoat the reality—Achilles injuries are brutal, and the Celtics won’t risk Tatum’s long-term health for a short-term gain—but he did confirm that the star’s recovery is “definitely trending in the right direction.”
Meanwhile, Boston reporters are already mapping out hypothetical timelines. WEEI’s Justin Turpin speculates that, if Tatum continues at this pace, a late February return could be in play—just in time for a playoff push in what’s expected to be a wide-open Eastern Conference. All of this is unfolding while the Celtics prepare to open their season without not only Tatum, but also with fellow All-Star Jaylen Brown listed as questionable due to a hamstring strain, adding another layer of uncertainty to Boston’s campaign.
Off the court, Tatum made headlines for personal reasons, too. In a candid sit-down with Graham Bensinger, Tatum revealed for the first time that he hid his high school girlfriend’s pregnancy from NBA teams ahead of the 2017 draft, fearing it would hurt his stock. He admitted he was “sick to my stomach” with worry, but now sees fatherhood as his greatest source of motivation. This rare personal glimpse into Tatum’s life reminds us that, even as the basketball world obsesses over his rehab, there’s a human story here too—one of maturity, pressure, and growth.
So where does this leave us? The official line from Celtics leadership is clear: Don’t expect Tatum back soon. But the player himself, his workout videos, and trusted insiders hint that a mid-to-late season comeback isn’t off the table—especially if Boston stays in the playoff hunt. For now, every dribble, every dunk, every cryptic text to a reporter is parsed for clues. The only certainty is that Tatum’s absence will define this Celtics season, and his eventual return—whenever it happens—will be one of the NBA’s biggest stories of the year.
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