Disaster struck for the Boston Celtics when Jayson Tatum fell to the ground in agony during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Celtics were already in trouble, as the New York Knicks had momentum in the game and control of the series, but it felt like things were finally shifting their way.
Tatum’s injury took the wind out of their sails, and they lost a lot of their mojo, falling earlier than expected in the playoffs.
This certainly wasn’t the result fans were expecting, especially since they won the title in the 2023-2024 season.
After it was announced that Tatum would miss significant time in the upcoming campaign, fans and analysts immediately started talking about a rebuild, believing the team needed him to make any noise in the East.
While that is likely true to a degree, the Celtics have acquired some serviceable players to help them build for the future.
And, according to a recent report from reporter Steve Bulpett, the Celtics might not be without Tatum as long as initially expected.
“He was in great shape and he had no trouble doing his part at the camp,” Bulpett said, adding, “I was kind of shocked to see how well he was moving.”
The possibility of Jayson Tatum rejoining the Celtics late in the regular season has not been ruled out, per @SteveBHoop
Scouts say he’s been moving ‘really well’ at CP3’s camp.
“I’m no doctor, but I’ve seen guys coming back from Achilles’ tears, and he looked way ahead. I was… pic.twitter.com/h1tPElFGkJ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 1, 2025
These comments are about Chris Paul’s basketball camp that Tatum attended.
It seems that he’s moving around well, and while his recovery is slated to take several more months, this is certainly a step in the right direction.
If Tatum somehow comes back before the end of the regular season and can help his team make a push for the playoffs, it would be a remarkable comeback.
Can his teammates stay relevant long enough and fight hard enough to have that opportunity?
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