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Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Feeling 'No Pressure' to Rush Rehab as Celtics Open Camp without Him

On September 29, 2025, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla accompanied Jayson Tatum through multiple rehab milestones as Tatum addressed media at Celtics Media Day.
After suffering a ruptured right Achilles late in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs New York Knicks, Jayson Tatum resumed light basketball workouts roughly 4½ months after surgery.
Mazzulla said he was present for key firsts in Tatum's rehab, including his first walk, run, and shot, while Tatum celebrated shedding crutches and walking again.
Brad Stevens, President of basketball operations, has insisted the Celtics won’t reactivate Jayson Tatum until fully recovered, and Tatum said Monday he feels no pressure to return before he’s 100% healthy.
Tatum said watching teammates practice on Tuesday and play next month will be hard, as Brown acknowledged increased responsibility, and Tatum relies on an Achilles group chat for support.

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Celtics' Tatum feels 'no pressure' to rush back

Speaking to reporters at Celtics' media day, star Jayson Tatum said he doesn't feel any pressure to return from his right Achilles tendon injury "any sooner than when I'm 100 percent healthy," adding that he's "in a really good spot" with his recovery.

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