Tatum (Achilles) said Tuesday that he's not ruling out a return in 2025-26, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

"I haven't said I'm not playing this season," Tatum said. "The most important thing is a full recovery, not rushing at all. But also, I don't go to rehab six days a week for nothing." Tatum ruptured his Achilles on May 12 and underwent surgery the following day, and while he has a target date in his mind, he's not ready to reveal it. Officially, the Celtics haven't placed a timetable on Tatum, and it will ultimately come down to the medical staff as to whether or not he'll be given the green light.

Tatum will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Celtics will be without Tatum for the rest of these NBA playoffs, and it's a strong possibility he misses all of next season as well. The superstar forward went down with the injury during Game 4 against the Knicks, with the team fearing the worst. The defending NBA champions will have to press on without their best player while facing a 3-1 series deficit heading into Game 5.

Tatum didn't return to Monday's 121-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals due to an apparent right lower-leg injury and is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum suffered a non-contact injury while going for the ball and was helped off the court with 2:58 remaining in the fourth quarter. The superstar was unable to put any weight on his right leg and required a wheelchair to get down the tunnel. He finished the game with 42 points (16-28 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks across 40 minutes. The Celtics are expected to provide an update on Tatum's status for Wednesday's win-or-go-home Game 5 by Tuesday night.

Tatum was helped to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right lower-leg injury in the fourth quarter of Monday's Game 4 against the Knicks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum went down after a non-contact injury and was unable to put any weight on his right leg while being helped off the court. The superstar is unlikely to return in the final minutes of the game. If he doesn't, he'll finish the game with 42 points (16-28 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks across 40 minutes.

Tatum ended with 22 points (8-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Saturday's 115-93 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Payton Pritchard might have led the Celtics in scoring, but there's no question Tatum made a huge impact in more ways than just putting up points. He finished just one rebound and three assists away from a triple-double. Furthermore, Tatum also experienced an uptick in his shooting numbers. He made only 28.6 percent of his field goals over the first two games of the series, but that number increased to 40 percent in this Game 3 win.

Tatum produced 13 points (5-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 91-90 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum was unable to get the job done, delivering a modest performance as the Celtics blew a 20-point lead against the Knicks. He had a chance to seal the victory but appeared to mismanage the clock, forcing up a questionable shot as opposed to simply attacking the basket when given the opportunity. Now trailing 2-0 in the series, Boston will need to regroup ahead of Saturday's Game 3.

Tatum produced 23 points (7-23 FG, 4-15 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 44 minutes during Monday's 108-105 overtime loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum struggled to find his rhythm, especially from the perimeter, ultimately ending with a Game 1 loss. Despite leading for the majority of the game, the Celtics came up short, affording New York the momentum heading into Game 2. Tatum will almost certainly come out with aggression when the two teams face off again Wednesday.

Tatum had 35 points (10-16 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-89 victory over the Magic in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum is back in form after a slow start in the first round, and he logged a second consecutive double-double via his second-highest assist total of the season. Notably, Tatum has taken 37 shots at the charity stripe during the series against Orlando, and he's hit 100 percent of them. The wrist injury seems to be behind him, and the superstar should continue to generate prolific totals as the Celtics advance to the quarterfinals.

Tatum registered 37 points (10-25 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Sunday's 107-98 win over the Magic in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum hit the ground running, leading all scorers with 37 points as Boston drew to within one win of clinching its first-round series against Orlando. Despite continuing to deal with a wrist injury, Tatum has been able to lead from the front, scoring 36 and 37 points in his two games since missing Game 2. The series will now shift back to Boston, where the Celtics will look to wrap things in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Tatum totaled 36 points (10-22 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 12-12 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 95-93 loss to the Magic in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Tatum returned to action after missing the previous game due to a wrist injury, leading all scorers with 36 points. Despite his heroics, the Celtics fell short, affording the Magic a vital Game 3 victory. While it is likely Tatum will have to work through the pain moving forward, expect to see him in the lineup when the two teams meet again Sunday.