Injuries to top stars have plagued the NBA. In just 2025, top names like Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jayson Tatum went down when all eyes in the world were watching, all with no foreseeable timetable for a return due to the severity of their injuries.

Tatum practice with the G League’s Maine Celtics, marking a step forward in his return from his 2025 Achilles injury.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum opens up about the storied NBA franchise adding Nikola Vucevic to the roster.

Jayson Tatum was assigned to the NBA G League on Monday night, but it doesn't mean he's guaranteed to return for the Celtics.

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If you ask star forward Jayson Tatum about whether his recent workout with the Maine Celtics is proof positive of his potential return to action this season, the St. Louis native would tell you that it is not.

It’s been ten months since we’ve seen Jayson Tatum play on an NBA court. He’s been out due to a torn right Achilles tendon since May 2025. Despite his absence, the Boston Celtics have remained one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference – all thanks to Jaylen Brown.