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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reportedly participated in five-on-five practice sessions for the first time since suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in May, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday (February 10).
"New on NBA Today -- Boston's Jayson Tatum participated Monday in five-on-five practice sessions with Celtics rostered teammates, two-way players and G Leaguers, an important step in comeback from torn Achilles," Charania wrote on his X account, along with his live report on NBA Today.
Tatum, 27, suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the Celtics' Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks with just over three minutes left in the game. The six-time All-Star recorded a playoff-best 42 points, as well as eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks prior to exiting the game.
Tatum was one year removed from winning his first NBA championship at the time of his injury. The Celtics have gone 34-19 through their first 53 games of the 82-game 2025-26 season and currently rank third in the Eastern Conference standings, tied with the Atlantic Division rival Knicks but have one more conference loss and two less division wins.
Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists last season, finishing fourth in MVP voting and has averaged 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists during his first eight NBA seasons.