Celtics' Brad Stevens Says Jayson Tatum Progressing Well, but Won't Return Until 'Fully Ready'
- Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the semifinals, with surgery by Durant's surgeon, threatening the Celtics' championship hopes.
- Following Tatum’s injury, Celtics traded Holiday and Porzingis to manage cap, reshaping their roster for an estimated 7–15 months recovery period.
- Medical experts estimate Tatum’s recovery could take 7–15 months, with incoming Simons and Niang as part of roster reshaping efforts.
- With Tatum’s return uncertain, the Celtics may start the season without Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis, leaving their championship window delayed and prospects uncertain.
- Looking ahead, fans and reports suggest Boston's championship window may not reopen until Tatum's return in the 2025 playoffs or later, amid trade rumors involving Brown.
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Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said that the team's player Jayson Tatum is recovering well from Achilles tendon surgery, but that he will not return to the court until he is fully healthy and ready.
Celtics’ Brad Stevens says Jayson Tatum progressing well, but won’t return until ‘fully ready’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
When Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the Celtics’ conference semifinals loss the the New York Knicks, everything about Boston’s immediate future changed. But what won’t change is the Celtics’ front office’s prudence in making sure he has the space and time to make a full recovery. Boston president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said the All-Star is progressing well following surgery last month. But asked about whether t…
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