Latest news on Jayson Tatum's return
Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum was targetting a March return from his torn Achilles and that is just one day away now. Tatum has been participating in full-contact 5-on-5 practices, a key final step in his recovery from the injury. Here's the latest buzz on when he will make his long awaited season debut:
The latest for ESPN NBA Countdown on Boston's Jayson Tatum, a full go in five-on-five team scrimmages nine months post-Achilles surgery: pic.twitter.com/rSCJS8OR8g
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 26, 2026
Physically Jayson Tatum can “LIKELY”return
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) February 25, 2026
The biggest challenge is “MENTALLY”and that will be the hurdle if he can return or not pic.twitter.com/78lEsQhNVR
“His success in this rehab has put him in an impossible position.”@getnickwright on why Jayson Tatum’s potential return to the Celtics can get complicated pic.twitter.com/Tp0Nu62uov
— What’s Wright? with Nick Wright (@WhatsWrightShow) February 25, 2026
Video: Tatum docuseries | The Quiet Work Chapter 1 https://t.co/JBtR6KN7ug
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) February 28, 2026
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