We might not have to wait much longer to see former Duke star Jayson Tatum play basketball again.
Tatum has missed the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles tendon in the NBA Playoffs last year against the New York Knicks. 10 months later, and the Boston Celtics superstar could be ramping up for a return that changes everything in the Eastern Conference race.
The Celtics have surprised even themselves with their ability to remain competitive sans-Tatum. It appeared Boston was angling to punt this season away after trading both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis over the offseason.