Jayson Tatum's Comeback: Ready to Return?

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Boston Celtic star Jason Tatum is nearing the end of his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He had surgery on May 13th, putting him about 10 months post-injury. Teammate Grant Williams, who suffered the same injury in November 2024, shared optimistic updates before a recent game against the Hornets. Williams, just weeks into his own comeback, says Tatum could return as soon as Friday, or very soon after. He has moved past the question of, if he'll play and is now focused on the exact timing. Williams warned Tatum about the mental ups and downs, like early progress followed by frustrating slowdowns. Tatum needs strong focus to push through and build mental toughness. Now in the ramp of phase, Tatum's tendon is healed, but he's rebuilding atrophied muscles and boosting lung capacity. He is back to on court work and gaining confidence to hit the floor.

1:01Derek White says, Tatum looks sharp, moving well and doing what he loves. The team in basketball world miss him, and everyone expects a smooth rollout when he returns. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Comfort you can hear, sound you can relax into, us oli solelypillow.com