Jayson Tatum caught saying ‘I’m ready’ after comeback win over Heat

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The Boston Celtics this season they are doing unimaginable. After the loss Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear during last year’s playoffs, this season was expected to be a bad one for the team. Yes, they still had Jaylen Brown, but the title race seemed far away. Their offseason trades seemed to show that, trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.

Yet here we are. The Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference at 25-15, holding a slim lead over their competition. Behind the efforts of Brown, Derrick White and an excellent supporting cast, Boston appears to be headed for a playoff appearance nearly a year after Tatum’s injury.

With a potential playoff push on the horizon, talk of an early return for Jayson Tatum has begun to emerge. The Celtics forward isn’t helping to quell these rumors, as video seemingly captured the star saying “I’m ready” after the team’s win over the Miami Heat.

Is it possible for Tatum to return in time for the postseason? It’s not completely out of the picture. Players who suffer an Achilles tear usually take up to a year to return to action, but some players have returned much earlier than the usual 9-12 months. There’s also footage of the Celtics star working outand at least he seems to be in good shape. That’s not necessarily a clear indicator of Tatum’s recovery: There are proper procedures for evaluating an athlete’s rehabilitation process, and training videos aren’t one of them.

However, the fact that The Celtics are even in a position to consider it is a testament to their exceptional season. Brown has put the team on his back this season, averaging nearly 30 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and 37% from deep. The Celtics star also added 6.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. Derrick White (18.4 PPG), Payton Pritchard (16.6) and Anfernee Simmons (14.1) helped him.

Against the Heat, the Celtics rallied from a 12-point deficit at halftime and won 119-114. Simmons led the team with 39 points off the bench, while Brown added 27 and Sam Hauser 17.





2026-01-16 14:41:00

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