Jayson Tatum Update: Brad Stevens Offers Latest On Injured Celtics Superstar

Brad Stevens is not at the point where he’ll be offering timelines regarding Jayson Tatum’s return. He doesn’t plan to be there any time soon either.

But the Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, speaking to reporters for the first time in more than a month, did offer some intel on Tatum’s process this offseason. Tatum is rehabbing after rupturing his Achilles during the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 12.

“Jayson has been here pretty much every day,” Stevens told reports after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, as seen on NBC Sports Boston.

Tatum is working with close friend and Celtics athletic trainer Nick Sang.

Stevens shared Jaylen Brown also has been a frequent visitor to the Auerbach Center as he recovers from his own offseason knee surgery.

“We’ve seen both those guys very frequently,” Stevens said. “It’s usually the time of year I don’t see those guys a lot. They usually rest and get away. But they both prioritize getting better and rehabbing, and after a long season, I appreciate that about them.”

Stevens explained the Celtics “priorities” this offseason as it relates to gaining more financial flexibility, retaining free agents like Al Horford and Luke Kornet, as well as getting healthy.

“We’ve got to prioritize JT’s health, and make sure he comes back fully strong,” Stevens said.

He added: “The biggest challenge for our team is our First Team All-NBA player is in a boot. That’s No. 1. We know that going into next year. Everything else is second to that.”

Tatum took to social media earlier this month to offer his own optimistic update.