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Jayson Tatum Reconsiders In-Season Return, Weighs Sitting Out 2025–26

Coaches say his recovery is on track, making the choice a matter of timing and fit.

Overview

  • Prime Video’s Chris Haynes reported an unspecified development has Tatum re‑evaluating plans and considering sitting out the rest of the season.
  • Tatum told ESPN he has not decided whether to play, saying he wants to “get it right the first time.”
  • On The Pivot Podcast, he noted the Celtics have formed an identity without him and said he is weighing the challenge of late‑season reintegration.
  • Head coach Joe Mazzulla said there has been “zero setback” in the Achilles rehab and that the team will reassess based on his continued progress.
  • Boston is 29‑18 near the top of the East; after an hour‑long public workout last week showed progress, teammates said they would welcome his return.