For the past several months, the question hasn’t been if Jayson Tatum will return to the Boston Celtics this season, but when he’ll return. But a report Wednesday night has shifted that conversation.

Jayson Tatum reportedly is “reevaluating” his comeback plan and considering sitting out the entire NBA season.

During a recent appearance on The Association on NBA TV, NBA insider Chris Haynes delivered a new update regarding the Jayson Tatum situation. He revealed that league sources informed him that Tatum is now considering sitting out for the entire 2025-26 campaign.

Jayson Tatum will miss the Boston Celtics' January 23, 2026, game against the Brooklyn Nets as he continues to recover from Achilles surgery. Despite Tatum's absence, the Celtics, holding a strong Eastern Conference position,

Jaylen Brown will not suit up Friday night against the Sacramento Kings as he nurses multiple lower body injuries. The Celtics ruled the All-Star wing out with what the team called left hamstring soreness and a right knee contusion.

Does moving Tillman and Boucher get the Celtics under the apron? — Matt It’s a fascinating question that certainly adds an extra layer to the front office’s plans. The premise of the Celtics being a buyer this trade deadline stems largely from the thought process that Jayson Tatum would be available for this time at some point in the next two months.

The Celtics might not get Jayson Tatum back this year after all. Will that affect their NBA trade deadline approach?