Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has not ruled out playing in 2025-26 as he recovers from a torn Achilles.

Injured during the playoffs in May, Tatum told ESPN's "First Take" on Tuesday not to count him out.

"First thing, I haven't said I'm not playing this season," the six-time All-Star forward said, when asked about Boston's outlook for the season without him.

Tatum, 27, who was spotted at a New England Patriots practice last month wearing a walking boot on his right foot, said he won't hurry a recovery process that typically takes a full year or more.

"The most important thing is a full recovery. And I'm not rushing it ... at all," he said. "But also, I don't go to rehab six days a week for nothing."

Tatum said he has been comparing notes with three other NBA players recovering

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