Tatum, Boston Celtics and achilles tendon
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According to Marc Spears, Jayson Tatum's father said that his son is looking at an eight to nine-month recovery from a ruptured Achilles.
Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles is expected to sideline him through at least the end of 2025, according to a new report. ESPN’s Marc Spears on Wednesday reported Tatum’s father, Justin, expects the Celtics superstar to miss “eight to nine months.” An eight-month recovery would have him back on the court in mid-January.
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Jayson Tatum suffered a devestating injury during the Boston Celtics May. 12 loss to the New York Knicks. The Celtics have since confirmed that Tatum suffered a right Achilles tendon tear, and has undergone surgery to repair some of the damage. The All-NBA forward has no clear timeline for his recovery.