Celtics Notes: Jayson Tatum Hints at Playing This Season, Trade Idea, Starting Lineup Prediction

May 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) smiles before game one of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

During a run of media events, star Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery process from the Achilles injury that struck during the NBA playoffs.

He left the door open to a comeback next season, which would be quite a rapid recovery, though it does bode well for next season's projections if he returns at 90 percent.

In other news, the Boston Celtics may have found a potential suitor for guard Anfernee Simons, who the organization is actively shopping.

The Houston Rockets suffered a major loss after Fred Van Vleet tore his ACL, leaving him out for the year. Simons could become a target for Houston, who want to compete as soon as possible.

Finally, team insider Chris Forsberg and his colleagues at NBC Sports Boston predicted the Celtics' line-up for next season, which will be quite different from last season.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Celtics news (click the headline for the full article):

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Admits He Feared Career Was Over After Achilles Tear

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Hints At Returning From Achilles Tear This Season

Could Celtics Trade With Rockets After Devastating Fred VanVleet News?

Celtics’ Opening Night Starting Lineup Predicted by Insider

Celtics Tweets of the Day:

I’m wondering how you feel when you’re going against Philly, knowing they passed up on you?

Jayson Tatum: “I’ve played them 3 times in the playoffs. We won every time.”

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The Gold Standard 🏆☘️

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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 23, 2025

wanted to give JT an opportunity to speak to who he calls “the best fans in the world” — Celtics fans, listen to this:
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