This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/celtics as Celtics Urged to Sign 'Wildcard' Jayson Tatum Replacement. With Boston Celtics All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum shelved for most or all of 2025-26 recovering from an Achilles tendon tear, the team may need to get creative about how it replaces his minutes and touches.

Tatum underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon just one day after the injury. While his recovery timeline could keep him out for all of next season, early signs indicate he's progressing well. A Heavy Sports scout was able to get more intel on Tatum's injury progress after seeing him at Chris Paul's CP3 Camp in Las Vegas.