The Boston Celtics’ season ended in heartbreak last year when they were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Adding to the disappointment, superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles.
Initially, the expectation was that Tatum would miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season as recovery from an Achilles injury typically ranges from 6-12 months depending on several factors.
However, at just 27 years old, Tatum returned to the court this past week in a limited capacity—only four months after the injury.
While he will still miss a significant portion of the season, NBA reporter Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report shared a shocking update — there is buzz that Tatum could potentially return sometime in March, which would give him some time on the court before the playoffs begin.
“What does this mean in terms of Jayson Tatum’s ultimate return? That there’s definitely buzz that Tatum could potentially be back sometime in March.,