The Boston Celtics have been busy reshaping their roster since falling short in the playoffs. They’ve brought in Anfernee Simons through a slightly adjusted deal with Portland and added Georges Niang for depth. Jrue Holiday is also recovering and expected to be ready for opening night. But the biggest question has hovered around Jaylen Brown. With multiple teams reportedly circling, trade rumors picked up steam. Fans began to wonder: was Boston ready to split up its All-Star duo?
At the same time, Jayson Tatum has been quietly focusing on his recovery. He suffered a torn Achilles earlier this year, and while that kind of injury usually takes up to a year to heal, Tatum’s rehab has looked ahead of schedule. The Celtics haven’t released a full timeline yet, but they’ve remained optimistic about his return. His presence at the facility almost daily shows how serious he is about bouncing back. Will he be ready to lead again soon?
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That question became even more relevant when Brad Stevens addressed the future of his two stars. Speaking about his role, he said, “Since I moved into this role, my entire role has been making sure we maximize around those guys.” The message is loud and clear: there will be no more trade speculation. The Celtics are all in on their duo. And when asked about Jaylen Brown stepping up as a possible lead option, Stevens simply said, “He’s ready for every challenge. He always has been.”
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Brad Stevens on the emphasis of maximizing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s windows together:
“Since I moved into this role, my entire role has been making sure we maximize around those guys.”
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) July 8, 2025
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Jaylen’s recent workout only adds to the good news. According to Bobby Manning, he’s expected to be ready for training camp without any major setbacks. In his words, “Jaylen Brown did a shooting workout today and is still expected to return in time for training camp. They will not set a timeline for Tatum or rule him out for 26-27 yet.” Tatum, still recovering, is staying involved and showing real progress. The Celtics aren’t just running it back; they’re reloading around the same core, ready for another shot.