Nearly three months removed from a season-ending Achilles tear during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is beginning his road to recovery and no longer wearing a boot on his surgically repaired right ankle.

But the biggest loss may have been their All-NBA superstar, Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the second-round series against the New York Knicks. This ended the rest of his playoffs and has put the upcoming season in jeopardy. The Celtics went on to lose in six.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on May 12 in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Jayson Tatum Wanted To Leave The Boston Celtics Because Of One Player originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Back in 2017, the Boston Celtics made two major moves that would define their future, though not in the way anyone expected. First, they used the No. 3 overall pick to draft Jayson Tatum, a polished scorer from Duke.

Jayson Tatum Posts Exciting Update on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been over two months since Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. Tatum suffered the injury on May 12 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was recently seen walking without a boot for the first time since his Achilles tear.

NBA players aren’t just known for their game-day heroics—they’re also stepping up off the court, using their platforms, influence, and resources to support and uplift those still working hard to create their own path.