The Boston Celtics and their star forward, Jayson Tatum, faced a heartbreaking blow during the Eastern Conference semifinals this May. A ruptured Achilles tendon ended Tatum’s season, leaving both the player and the franchise grappling with uncertainty about what lies ahead.

The Boston Celtics are entering what could be a throwaway season in the 2025-26 campaign. After Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the team underwent major changes during the offseason.

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum seems to be making progress in his return from a ruptured Achilles tendon.