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USA Today
9 hours ago
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"Got to learn to walk again": NBA legend shares stark reality on Jayson Tatum recovery Jayson Tatum is facing a long road back to the NBA. The All-NBA forward suffered an Achilles tendon injury during the Boston Celtics' second round loss to the New York Knicks. Tatum has already undergone surgery to repair the tear, but could be facing 12 months on the sidelines as he recovers and rehabilitates his injury. Due to Tatum's injury, the Celtics are expected to make some changes to the current roster. After all, there's no point having such a high payroll if the team isn't expected to compete for the next year or two. When speaking to Kyle Odegard of Esports Insider, former NBA star Dominique Wilkins noted that Tatum should embrace water therapy as part of his rehab program. Wilkins has previously suffered the same injury and immediately found himself back in the MVP conversation once he was cleared to play. 'If he does a lot of water therapy and a lot of individual workouts to get his range of motion back – he's got to learn how to walk again – the mobility and the stretching will help him get back quicker, as well as getting the calf stronger," Wilkins said. "Because when you tear that Achilles tendon, you lose some muscle mass in that leg. You've got to try to stay ahead of the game.' Tatum is young enough to make a full recovery. Players like Wilkins and Kevin Durant have provided the blueprint on how to approach recovery from an Achilles tear. If Tatum can remain focused, stay professional and embrace the journey back to the court, then there's no reason why he can't re-establish himself as a top-tier player in the NBA. Unfortunately for Boston, Tatum's journey is going to take a while. As such, some difficult stretches are ahead in terms of on-court production. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Substack:
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What are the Boston Celtics' options for addressing their cap crunch?
What are the Boston Celtics' options for addressing their cap crunch? What are the Boston Celtics' options for addressing their cap crunch ahead of a season that will see star forward Jayson Tatum out injured for much if not all of the campaign? The Third Apron cap guru Yossi Gozlan recently broke down the range of options available to the Celtics in a recent episode of his Substack newsletter, focusing not only on the labyrinthine financial concerns Boston's front office will need to consider moving forward, but also the fact that the team is looking to contend as long as they have Tatum on the roster (save, of course, for next season). Fans of the team might not want to hear it, but there is at least a case to be made for a full teardown of the roster -- including Taco Jay -- given the harsh realities of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and the repeater tax penalties and second apron team building restrictions. But as Gozlan notes, it is not the only path, nor may it be the more likely path for the Celtics to take as they look to add to their league-leading title collection. So is Tatum safe for now? For one thing, Tatum is injured, which makes his trade value understandably depressed, and perhaps below what any acceptable return could net given what he might be able to put on the court once healthy. It would also be an ask on the other side of the deal, given most other teams who would be in the market for a player like Tatum would need to have a situation where a gap year would not be an obstacle for their goals as well. "Tatum is unlikely to be traded even if another team trades a haul of veterans, established young players, and draft picks while he's injured," suggested The Third Apron analyst, and we concur. What about Jaylen Brown? Trading away Brown and getting a return for the Georgia native at least close to what he can provide -- even considering his knee injury -- would be a hard needle to thread, but not impossible if a team were willing to overpay in more than one sense given the size of Brown's 35% max deal. While the Cal alum might be earning close to what he would get on a truly open market, the league's financial rules make having a player like him on your roster a challenge to balance with having enough depth -- as Boston knows well at the moment. "If the Celtics wanted to capitalize on him, now would be a good time to get value from a team linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo but strikes out on him," writes Gozlan. " ... They'll certainly listen to offers for him, but they seem likely to keep him." And Derrick White? Similar to Brown, replacing his value for what would come back would be a hard move to pull off, but also not out of the question, and with a cheaper deal, a bit less far-fetched if also unlikely. "They'll need him, especially if they trade Jrue Holiday, like many around the league anticipate," suggests Gozlan. So who does that leave who might be on the move besides Holiday? Check out the rest of this latest edition of The Third Apron to find out.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Who could the Boston Celtics trade during the offseason?
After a disappointing end to the Boston Celtics' season, there is a growing expectation that the roster will undergo reconstruction this summer. Brad Stevens is unlikely to keep an expensively built team together now that Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for the 2025-26 season. As such, there's no telling who will stay or go in the coming months. Trades are fickle that way. Stevens may have to include a key member of the rotation in a package if he feels like the return is in the franchise's best interests. Fortunately, Boston's roster only needs minor tweaks rather than being torn down to the foundations and rebuilt. Advertisement During a recent episode of the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast, Adam Taylor broke down his list of most likely Celtics trade candidates. He ranked the players most likely to be traded and those more likely to remain with the team. Of course, veteran talents such as Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were both primary discussion points. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Substack: This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Who could the Boston Celtics trade during the offseason?
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Who could the Boston Celtics trade during the offseason?
Who could the Boston Celtics trade during the offseason? After a disappointing end to the Boston Celtics' season, there is a growing expectation that the roster will undergo reconstruction this summer. Brad Stevens is unlikely to keep an expensively built team together now that Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for the 2025-26 season. As such, there's no telling who will stay or go in the coming months. Trades are fickle that way. Stevens may have to include a key member of the rotation in a package if he feels like the return is in the franchise's best interests. Fortunately, Boston's roster only needs minor tweaks rather than being torn down to the foundations and rebuilt. During a recent episode of the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast, Adam Taylor broke down his list of most likely Celtics trade candidates. He ranked the players most likely to be traded and those more likely to remain with the team. Of course, veteran talents such as Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were both primary discussion points. You can watch the full podcast episode by clicking on the embedded video above. Watch the "Taylor Talks Celtics" podcast on: YouTube: Substack:
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Was the Boston Celtics' 2024-25 season a failure?
Was the Boston Celtics' 2024-25 season a failure? As far as the 2024-25 NBA regular season goes, it is hard to look at a 60+ win season after hanging a banner as anything even close to a flop. But in the City of Boston, they do not care much about regular season win totals with the history of the storied ball club in the postseason being what it is, nor should they. An early exit from the postseason in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs certainly does not feel like much of an accomplishment, but with a new champion every year for the last seven, including this one with the vast majority going out in the second round adds some important context. Or does it? Advertisement The folks behind the "NESN" YouTube channel took some time on a recent episode of their "Boston has Entered the Chat" show to talk it over. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say. This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Was the Celtics' 2024-25 season a failure?
