Tag: Rehab

Jimmy Butler Undergoes ACL Surgery After Season-Ending Injury

Jimmy Butler III
February 2026

Butler had right knee surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered in January, ending his season. The team says he will start rehab immediately, with progress updates planned for early next season as he works through recovery milestones. The injury occurred after an awkward landing following contact, leaving him unable to put weight on the leg. Golden State has struggled without him, and his absence changes both scoring load and late-game options while the roster recalibrates around available creators.

Jayson Tatum Advances Rehab With 5-on-5 Celtics Work

Jayson Tatum
January 2026

Jayson Tatum has progressed to five-on-five work with Celtics coaches as he continues recovery from a torn right Achilles, with no confirmed timetable for a return this season. Boston says he has cleared multiple rehab checkpoints but still has meaningful steps left. The team’s stated approach is no pressure to return, and any comeback would only happen after full medical clearance and when Tatum feels fully ready physically and mentally.

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