Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum was targetting a March return from his torn Achilles and that is just one day away now. Tatum has been participating in full-contact 5-on-5 practices, a key final step in his recovery from the injury. Here's the latest buzz on when he will make his long awaited season debut:
The latest for ESPN NBA Countdown on Boston's Jayson Tatum, a full go in five-on-five team scrimmages nine months post-Achilles surgery: pic.twitter.com/rSCJS8OR8g
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 26, 2026
Physically Jayson Tatum can “LIKELY”return
The biggest challenge is “MENTALLY”and that will be the hurdle if he can return or not pic.