Celtics gained’t rule out Jayson Tatum taking part in subsequent season — however he gained’t be dashing again

The Indiana Pacers have formally dominated out Tyrese Haliburton taking part in subsequent season as he recovers from an Achilles rupture he suffered final month. However Celtics normal supervisor Brad Stevens declined to make an identical declaration relating to Jayson Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles tendon six weeks earlier than Haliburton did.

“We’re not even speaking about timeline for return,” Stevens stated matter-of-factly on Tuesday. “We’re not even going there.”

From the leap, Stevens has made clear that the group would prioritize Tatum’s long-term well being and never put any strain on him with an anticipated timeline. Stevens stated that the six-time All-Star has been within the constructing day by day, centered on his rehab.

The general public obtained a glimpse of that final week, when Tatum posted a video of himself strolling in a pool alongside his coach and shut buddy, Nick Sang.

“Jayson is working each single day,” Stevens stated. “He has actually been right here each day apart from just a few day break. However when he takes just a few days break, Nick goes with him, so he’s nonetheless working each single day.”

Jaylen Brown has additionally repeatedly been on the Auerbach Middle

Jaylen Brown, who had knee surgical procedure to restore {a partially} torn meniscus final month, has additionally been centered on his rehab day by day. Brown is predicted to be able to go earlier than coaching camp begins in October.

“We’ve got no motive to consider Jaylen gained’t be all clear and able to go pretty shortly,” Stevens stated.

Stevens famous it’s uncommon for the Celtics’ stars to be across the facility at this level within the offseason, and shared that Brown was in for a taking pictures exercise early Tuesday morning and that Tatum appears to be progressing properly.

“Jayson was in transferring fairly quick on that boot at this time, so all indications are they’re each progressing at unimaginable charges, which is nice,” Stevens stated. “However we’re not gonna put any strain on Jayson to get again anytime quickly.”

In the meantime, rookie Hugo Gonzalez stated he feels “blessed” to get the possibility to be round each veterans as he acclimates to the group.

“They’re actually, actually good gamers, the most effective within the league,” Gonzalez stated. “Having them close to right here, studying about them, and every little thing, is simply a possibility that I’m actually blessed to have.”