The Boston Celtics are preparing for star Jayson Tatum to miss the majority of next season following his suffering an Achilles tear in the postseason. It remains unknown when Tatum will be able to return to the court,

Durant was among the group of players who were out for over a year following his Achilles tear, making his return to action 18 months after the injury (although the COVID pandemic played a hand in that). Tatum is reportedly using Durant’s rehab as a template for his road to recovery.

The Celtics have not commented on a timetable for Tatum’s recovery but Tatum’s father indicated to Marc Spears of ESPN that the Celtics All-Star expects to return in 8-9 months. Players who have returned from an Achilles tear in the NBA in the past year have need anywhere from 8-18 months for their recovery before returning to the floor.