The prognoses we've heard say it is possible Tatum could return as soon as the All-Star break, but 'possible' is not the same thing as 'probable'.

The Boston Celtics and their star forward, Jayson Tatum, faced a heartbreaking blow during the Eastern Conference semifinals this May. A ruptured Achilles tendon ended Tatum’s season, leaving both the player and the franchise grappling with uncertainty about what lies ahead.

Tatum is as good as he is, and unfortunately, the Celtics will have to be without him. However, the organization might view next season as an opportunity to give some young players a chance, whether they're on the roster right now or in the future.