(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)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. Tatum said he has been comparing notes with three other NBA players recovering from the same injuries sustained last season: Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Dejounte Murray. 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.