Celtics forward Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of his team's second-round playoff loss to the New York Knicks last May, and is now in the midst of what is generally a lengthy recovery. The star has reportedly been a constant at Boston's Auerbach Center this summer as he works to get back on the court.
Like we mentioned, these types of injuries can be tricky, so putting a timetable on when he'll return is generally not advisable—and is something that Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has avoided. During an appearance on Today with Jenna & Friends on Tuesday morning, Tatum dove in a bit when asked when he'll be back:
