Terrible News For Celtics as First Updates on Jayson Tatum Injury Drop
The first update on the apparently severe injury to Jayson Tatum has been delivered by ESPN insider Shams Charania, and it doesn't sound good.
heavy.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but here’s what is known about Jayson Tatum’s injuries in recent history based on reputable outlets:
- In March 2025, Tatum suffered an ankle sprain against the Sacramento Kings and was listed as sore but played in the game; he was ruled out for the following matchup [sources vary, but reports from that period note the ankle issue and a later unavailability for the Suns game] .
- In May 2025, during the playoffs vs. the Knicks, Tatum sustained a lower-leg injury that caused him to leave the court in a wheelchair; initial reports described a potentially serious injury, with significant concern about the Achilles area emerging in some outlets .
- In mid-May 2025, there were reports suggesting a torn Achilles as a severe outcome, followed by official updates from the Celtics indicating the injury was serious and would sideline him for rest of the postseason; later coverage indicated a likely Achilles rupture and resulting surgery in that window .
If you want the very latest update, I can search current outlets for the most recent status and provide a concise update with direct sources. Would you like me to do that?
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