Jayson Tatum returned to Celtics practice and shared a progress update on his Achilles rehab, but he has not set a timetable for his return to action.
Jayson Tatum returned to the Boston Celtics practice on Tuesday, joining the team at the Auerbach Center for the first time since his Achilles injury last May.
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum
Team: Boston Celtics
Position: SF
Age: 27
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Birth place: St. Louis, United States of America
This came a day after he practiced with the G League affiliate Maine Celtics, marking another step in his rehab.
After practice, Tatum spoke with the media and shared his thoughts on his recovery, emphasizing steady progress without committing to a return timeline.
"Today is 39 weeks (since the injury), so it's been a long journey," Tatum said per NBC Sports. "It's just the progression of rehab, and (returning to practice) is just the next step. It doesn't mean that I'm coming back or not. We're just following the plan. So, it's just another step."
The Celtics star declined to provide a timetable or any percentage on his readiness, adding, "I just know I feel a little better every day."
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Tatum also stressed that no decision has been made about whether he will play this season.
"I'm still trying to figure it out," he said. "Still just going through the progressions of rehab. I'm not saying that I'm coming back or I'm not. It's all about being 100 percent healthy and just going through the plan of this protocol."
The Celtics have one game remaining before the All-Star break against the Chicago Bulls, followed by a four-game West Coast road trip from February 19 to 25.
Tatum has previously stated he hopes his first game back will be at TD Garden, with the first home game after the break on February 27 against the Brooklyn Nets.
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