Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has not ruled out playing in 2025-26 as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Injured during the playoffs in May, Tatum told ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday not to count him out. “First thing, I haven’t said I’m not playing this season,” the six-time All-Star forward said, when asked about Boston’s outlook for the season without him. “We’ve all been in communication … Dejounte, Dame, Tyrese … we’re all at different points in our recovery,” he said Tuesday. Tatum, who helped the Celtics win the NBA championship in 2023-24, averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and a career-high 6.0 assists in 72 games last season.