There is an update on Jayson Tatum’s season-ending injury. And no, he is not returning to the court just yet. Instead, his teammate has credited him with taking on an entirely different role. Tatum has been out since suffering a ruptured right Achilles in May 2025. The injury immediately shut down his season and placed him on a long-term rehabilitation timeline. Despite the setback and the months he missed, he has remained a constant presence around the team.

Jaylen Brown, Tatum’s Celtics mate, is shedding new light on Tatum’s evolving role during his rehab. Brown says, “He’s been super active. He’s been around. It’s been dope to see. He’s been engaged. He’s been on majority of every flight, almost every film session. So that level of dedication, you can tell he’s eager to get back. A lot of guys that know they got an extended amount of time, they’re going to separate themselves mentally for a little bit or whatever. He’s been there. He’s been like an extra coach, in a sense. So it’s been kind of cool to see any little.”

In the 2024-25 regular season, Jayson Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6 assists over 72 games.

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