But this week, in a social media post ( via Celtics Blog's Noa Dalzell), Tatum opened up about his injury, how he has been dealing with it, and what comes next for the Duke alum. "Rehab is tedious, man — six days a week. It’s starting to get a little bit better now, I’m out the boot now," said Tatum.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is expected to miss the majority of next season as he recovers from an Achilles injury.

Tatum was one of three superstar players to tear their Achilles tendon during the playoffs. Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard all suffered the same injury. Coincidentally, they all wear #0, as well. More news: Former Celtics Finals MVP Reveals How He Would Handle Jayson Tatum's Injury Recovery

Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is back on a basketball court for the first time (that we know of, anyway) since getting knee surgery this offseason. And by most accounts, the Georgia native has been looking much more like his former, springy, athletic self while he has been putting in the work ahead of the NBA's 2025-26 regular season.

Chisholm's first order of business as new owner was to extend head coach Joe Mazzulla, signing him to a multi-year contract. Mazzulla has been somewhat of a polarizing figure in Beantown. He was heavily criticized for the Celtics' playoff flameout in 2023, but was largely revered for leading the team to a title the following season.