US EditionBoston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Says He Hasn’t ‘Ruled Off Playing This Season’ as He Continues His Long Recovery From Injury
Jayson Tatum started on-court rehab 133 days after his Achilles rupture and is motivated to return despite nearly missing a full season, his surgeon noted strong calf recovery.
- On Monday, Sept. 22 Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics superstar, completed his first on-court basketball workout since the injury, finishing a roughly 20-minute session.
- During Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, New York, Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles and was carted off in a wheelchair before surgery in Boston confirmed by Dr. Martin O'Malley.
- After the tear, Jayson Tatum said he cried for two hours and rehabs six days weekly, telling NBC he `have a goal in mind` and has a date circled, Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reported.
- Surgery means Jayson Tatum will likely miss the 2025-26 NBA season, but he plans to stay with the Boston Celtics for practices, meetings and games while rehabbing.
- Now 19 weeks into recovery, Jayson Tatum marks the milestone publicly while Dr. Martin O'Malley praises his rapid progress and unusually strong calf strength.
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By Andy Scholes and Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon while trying to grab a loose ball in the closing minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a life-altering moment in the 2024 NBA champion’s glittering career. Tatum clutched his ankle and writhed in pain on the court at Madison Square Garden before being stretchered into the locker room with his head in …
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Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a horrific Achilles injury during last season’s Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Since then, the former Duke standout has undergone surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon, which indicates that we won’t be seeing him step onto the court for the entirety of the upcoming season. However, that might not be the case after all. Although the front office has no intention of ru…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn’t ‘ruled off playing this season’ as he continues his long recovery from injury
When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon lunging for a loose ball in the final minutes of a playoff game against the New York Knicks in May, it felt like a crumbling moment in what has been a stellar career for the 2024 NBA champion.
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