Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is just over a month removed from undergoing surgery on his torn Achilles, and even though he's moving in the right direction, the team won't rush his return to the court.

The post Celtics teammate of Jayson Tatum gives ‘good spirits’ update amid Achilles recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints. Boston Celtics forward Torrey Craig gave a positive update on Jayson Tatum’s recovery from a torn Achilles.

Currently in recovery from surgery, Tatum is expected to miss eight to nine months, with typical Achilles rehab timelines ranging from nine to twelve months. That suggests a hopeful return in early 2026—though his presence next season remains up in the air.