Reinforcements might be on the way for the Celtics in the coming months.
Boston has already exceeded expectations in 2025-26 after a painful offseason — entering Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers with a 28-17 record and a spot in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
But an already scrappy roster anchored by Jaylen Brown could be closer to getting their best player back — as Jayson Tatum continues to inch toward a return less than a year after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the 2025 playoffs.
No firm timeline has been set for Tatum’s potential return to the hardwood.