Jayson Tatum's Achilles Recovery: Scalabrine Voices Concerns Over Early Return

Jayson Tatum is aggressively rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles suffered in mid-May, prompting discussions about a potential return to the Celtics later in the 2025-26 season. However, former Celtic Brian Scalabrine expressed skepticism regarding a February or March comeback, citing the high intensity of meaningful games and the challenge for a superstar to ease back into play. Scalabrine emphasized the need for a gradual build-up, warning that throwing Tatum into high-stakes contests after a severe injury could be too demanding for his body.