Boston Celtics Celtics’ Jayson Tatum’s return this season reportedly ‘up in the air’ "I was hearing he was getting close and league sources told me that the situation has changed.” Jayson Tatum has been on the mend since rupturing his Achilles in May. Photo by Matthew J Lee/Globe staffA Celtics team already exceeding expectations in 2025-26 was seemingly poised to get some major reinforcements back just before the postseason. Haynes reported late on Wednesday night on “NBA on Prime” that Tatum was weighing the possibility of sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Sources: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum (Achilles recovery) is re-evaluating his situation and is now considering sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. pic.twitter.com/Z8CcVjFSIr — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 29, 2026“It is up in the air on if he’s going to return at all this season,” Haynes said.