When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, all looked lost for the former NBA champion.
The Celtics have climbed to third in the East behind five straight wins, and star forward Jayson Tatum is back doing one-on-one work as he rehabs from his torn Achilles.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
The Boston Celtics felt a surge of life this week as new footage from their practice facility lit up social media. Jayson Tatum sent Celtics fans buzzing as his fired-up 1-on-1 work hinted at an injury return that suddenly feels real.
People watch sports because it’s the best unscripted drama there is. Take last year’s NBA playoffs, for example. Who could have seen the Indiana Pacers’ magical run coming?
BOSTON — The Celtics would be the surprise of the East if not for the Pistons’ revival. Boston sits third in the East in a season many expected them to throw away because of Jayson Tatum’s long recovery from Achilles surgery.
The Boston Celtics are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. The Boston Celtics have climbed up to a top-3 spot in the Eastern Conference, after winning 5 games in a row.
The Boston Celtics have taken the NBA by storm so far this season. The Boston Celtics were heavily overlooked coming into the 2025-26 NBA season because of Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury.
Don’t look now, but the Boston Celtics have won nine of their last 11 games after a big win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. This success is far from people’s expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season, when people thought Jayson Tatum’s injury would hamper their chances of even reaching the Playoffs.
The NBA just witnessed history with LeBron James and his son, Bronny, sharing the court. It was a feel-good story, a testament to LeBron’s insane longevity and a new milestone for family legacies in sports.
Everyone on Boston’s sideline felt as cool as a New England night in December as the Celtics trampled the Wizards in D.C. But the biggest smile came from Derrick White, decked out in a warm-up.
The Boston Celtics became 18-time NBA champions in 2024, led by the dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Boston Celtics also put an end to their 16-year NBA Championship drought after lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy in 2024.
Jayson Tatum did not even try to hide it; he completely lost it. Boston Celtics star Tatum was on a Twitch Stream with Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris when the conversation turned to the 2017-18 Celtics.
Dread it, run from it, destiny still arrives. If fully healthy, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will return this season. From an outsider’s perspective, Tatum, who tore his Achilles on May 12, 2025, in a second-round series against the New York Knicks, looks to be ahead of schedule on his recovery.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla was bluntly honest about the likelihood of six-time All-Star forward Jayson Tatum returning this season. During last year's playoffs, Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon, which usually sidelines players for about a year, especially when playing it safe and conservatively.
The Celtics have some decisions coming as they look for center help, and two contracts may determine what’s possible. Brian Robb of MassLive writes that Boston could use Anfernee Simons’ expiring deal as a trade chip, even taking back a longer contract just to preserve flexibility for the summer.
Entering the season without star forward Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics seemed like an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, but guard Jaylen Brown is ensuring they remain relevant.
The Boston Celtics have gone from one of the NBA’s most intimidating opponents to a team that no longer inspires the same level of fear. Around the league, scouts, coaches, and front office executives are shaking their heads at how quickly the franchise has slipped from contender status.
Although he may not play a single second this season, Boston Celtics six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum can still be seen riding pine every game and cheering on his teammates.