Calls Mount for Celtics to Make Jayson Tatum Decision After New Report

Calls Mount for Celtics to Make Jayson Tatum Decision After New Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles on May 12.

Typically, stars who suffer such an injury don't play the following season while they recover.

However, the Boston Celtics have not technically ruled Tatum out for the 2025-26 season.

In fact, Heavy's Steve Bulpett reported from a scout who saw Tatum at Chris Paul's camp that Tatum did not look limited on Thursday.He was moving really well, the scout told Bulpett.

There might have been a slight limp or something, but the surprising thing to me is that he didnt have a boot for any of it.Im no doctor, but Ive seen guys coming back from Achilles tears, and he looked way ahead.

I was kind of shocked to see how well he was moving.

I have no idea for what any of this means for when he can come back.

Im sure him and the Celtics medical people have their program set up, and theyll make sure that hes where he needs to be when he does get back.

But he looks great right now.

Of course, he didnt do any running or even jogging, but he was in great shape and he had no trouble doing his part at the camp.Even though Tatum technically has not been ruled out, there's no timetable for when he will return.

Whether he returns for this coming season or not, it certainly will not be right away.Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) David Butler II-Imagn ImagesAchilles tears take a while to recover from and have also made players more susceptible to other injuries and/or badly affected their performance when they come back from them.

Among the very few exceptions to this has been Kevin Durant, who didn't play for about a year and a half after he suffered the injury.Because of what Achilles tears can do to the players who suffer them, Celtics fans begged Tatum to take the year off in response to Bulpett's report.Unscientific Jayson Tatum update:Scouts are in Vegas to see HS and college kids at Chris Paul's camp -- but one checked in to say how good Tatum is looking on his way back from Achilles surgery: "I was kind of shocked to see how well he was moving."https://t.co/0R2mDJs64N Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) August 1, 2025"Please do not rush it man," one fan begged."Even if hes 100% dont bring him back this season whatever position youre in," another suggested."He should rest, and we'll be back to being contenders the year after," another assured."Recover 100% and comeback stronger.

No need to force return.

This season is lost for Celtics, it is what it is," another declared.Another fan mentioned what happened when Tatum's idol, Kobe Bryant, came back from his Achilles tear."Kobe did come back in less than 8 months...wasn't smart though," the fan stated.This is Tatum's first long-term injury in his NBA career.

His return will depend on how he and the Celtics' medical staff handle his recovery.Related: Jayson Tatum Shares Honest Take on LeBron James Golf Swing After Viral VideoRelated: Celtics Turn Heads With Jayson Tatum Announcement on MondayThis story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared..

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