On May 12, 2025, Jayson Tatum ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg. The injury occurred during a pivotal game four in a series against the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs. Tatum was in the midst of one of the best performances of his careerā42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocksāwhen the injury occurred. Although such injuries often take 12 months to fully heal, Tatum returned to play in early March 2026, about 10 months later.
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