This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as Jayson Tatum Keeps Fingers Crossed After Jordan Brand's Message to NBA. Jayson Tatum’s recent media tour has added a lot of league-wide excitement for his eventual return from injury.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles injury, and his status for the 2025-26 season is up in the air.

Haliburton isn't playing this season after getting hurt in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last June, and Lillard — back with Portland now — doesn't expect to play after tearing his Achilles while playing with Milwaukee in last season's playoffs.

As Jayson Tatum continues to make strides in his rehab from Achilles surgery, the Boston Celtics superstar received support from one of his Team USA teammates.

Jayson Tatum’s first on-court workout clip since his Achilles tear drew awe from peers and fans, but the timeline math still demands patience.

Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, NBA TV, and Turner was talking about Stokes in a recent article, ranking him No. 1 overall in his “Top 30 Prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft Class.” Wasserman believes Stokes’ combination of elite physical tools and skill set will translate to the next level.