US EditionBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says injury left him believing he 'might be done with basketball'
- Jayson Tatum, a six-time All-Star for the Boston Celtics, tore his Achilles tendon during the 2025 NBA playoffs on May 12 in New York City.
- The injury took place during the fourth game of the second-round playoff series against the Knicks, prompting surgery within 24 hours and resulting in an uncertain recovery timeline.
- Tatum discussed his rehab and return during a September 23 interview on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, emphasizing the importance of making a full recovery before resuming play.
- He emphasized that his intense rehabilitation schedule is purposeful and not without cause, while describing the timing of his return as a highly uncertain issue.
- Most expect Tatum to miss the 2025-26 season, but he has not ruled out a late return, continuing rehab with a goal in mind while the Celtics prepare to compete without him.
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum says he hasn’t ‘ruled off playing this season’ as he continues his long recovery from injury
By Andy Scholes, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — 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. Tatum clutched his ankle and writhed in agony on the hardwood of Madison Square Garden before being wheeled to the locker room, head in hands…
Boston's American wingman gave news this Tuesday on NBC.
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About His Agonizing Injury — and How Sons Deuce and Dylan ‘Kept My Spirits Up’
Jayson Tatum, 27, reveals the agony of his career-threatening injury during the NBA playoffs — and how sons Deuce and Dylan ‘kept my spirits up’. The Boston Celtics star, who ruptured his Achilles tendon in the Eastern conference finals on May 12, opens up for the first time to PEOPLE about his grueling recovery and family support: 'Hardest I've ever worked in my life'
Jayson Tatum Felt Betrayed as Celtics Trade Concern Left Him in Tears
At 27, when most athletes reach the peak in their careers, Jayson Tatum sits. No, those braces are off his left leg. But a comeback to the floor just yet? Perhaps the ACL injury may require additional time off. However, have you ever thought what goes on inside the heads of players like JT, or someone like Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, or Tyrese Haliburton? Surprisingly, all these big names experienced the same betrayal from the game of basketba…
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