Celtics' Tatum to Practice with G-League Team on Road to Recovery

All-Star forward takes big step in rehab from torn Achilles injury

Feb. 9, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will practice with the team's G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, as he continues his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon sustained in the playoffs last spring. Tatum, who led the Celtics to a championship in 2024, is expected to rejoin the NBA team soon, though the organization says there is no rush to bring him back before he is fully healthy.

Why it matters

Tatum's return could provide a major boost to the Celtics, who currently have the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. However, the team is focused on ensuring Tatum is fully recovered before rejoining the NBA roster in order to avoid any setbacks or disruption to the team's chemistry.

The details

Tatum was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics on Monday as part of his rehab process. The organization says he will be recalled to the NBA team and continue his rehabilitation there. Tatum led the Celtics to the 2024 championship and had them on track for a repeat before sustaining the Achilles injury in the playoffs last spring.

  • Tatum was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • Tatum is expected to be recalled to the Boston Celtics and continue his rehab there.

The players

Jayson Tatum

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who led the team to the 2024 NBA championship and was sidelined with a torn Achilles tendon injury last spring.

Brad Stevens

The president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, who says the team will not rush Tatum's return and is focused on ensuring he is fully healthy before rejoining the NBA roster.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously, any team with Jayson Tatum's going to be better. If he needs it, I'll tell him every day. Because every team -- all 30 of us -- would be way, way better with him on the team.”

— Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations, Boston Celtics (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Tatum's return to the Celtics could provide a major boost to the team's playoff hopes, but the organization is focused on ensuring he is fully recovered from his Achilles injury before rejoining the NBA roster in order to avoid any setbacks or disruption to the team's chemistry.