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Celtics Make Important Jayson Tatum Announcement

Celtics Make Important Jayson Tatum Announcement

Summary

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is recovering from an Achilles injury and has started participating in more intense practice sessions. He will briefly join the Celtics' G League team, the Maine Celtics, for practice, but will return to the main team right after. The Celtics have done well this season without Tatum, holding a strong position in the Eastern Conference standings.

Key Facts

  • Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
  • Tatum participated in controlled scrimmages and will practice with the G League team.
  • He will return to the Boston Celtics right after the G League practice.
  • Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in the last regular season.
  • The Celtics have a 34-19 record and are third in the Eastern Conference.
  • Teammate Jaylen Brown is performing well, being selected as a starter for the NBA All-Star Game.
  • There is no specific timeline for Tatum's return to the game.
  • Other NBA players like Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton are also recovering from Achilles injuries.
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