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Jayson Tatum SPEAKS | Why Media Access Signals Tatum Return Could Happen SOON

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🗓️ 11 February 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Jayson Tatum finally addresses the media, signaling a major step in his Achilles rehab—are the Boston Celtics on the verge of getting their superstar back? John Karalis of Celtics On SI and Tom Westerholm break down Tatum’s cautious updates, discuss his mindset during recovery, and reveal why league rules now guarantee weekly injury updates. With the All-Star break looming, speculation heats up: Will Tatum return by late February or early March, and how will his ramp-up impact the team’s playoff push? The conversation shifts to Jaylen Brown’s call for more edge and toughness after reacting to the Detroit Pistons-Charlotte Hornets brawl. Is the current Celtics roster too professional, or do they need a new enforcer to set the tone? Insights on leadership dynamics, the need for physicality, and Marcus Smart’s legacy all come into play. Plus, get exclusive takes on Celtics chemistry, role player intensity, and what’s next for Joe Mazzulla’s squad.

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0:00.8

Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, Jason Tatum finally meets the media and explains how his rehab is going.

0:12.1

And welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here on the Lockdown Podcast Network.

0:16.0

Where's your team every day, your team's the Boston Celtics, and I talk about them Monday through Friday.

0:20.3

I've got bonus podcasts when they eventually get back to playing on the weekends.

0:23.6

So make sure you're subscribed to get all of the bonus content to everywhere.

0:28.3

Podcast exists on YouTube. If you're new to the show, I'm John Corrales, Beat writer covering

0:33.2

the Celtics for Celtics on SI. I've been covering this team for about 20 years now,

0:38.1

doing this podcast for 10. And I've written a couple of books about the team. Today show is

0:42.2

brought to you by Fandul. Winter games are on and there's no better way to follow them than

0:46.8

with a bet on Fandul. Fan Duel, play your game. Later on, third segment, we're going to talk

0:51.9

about Jalen Brown, who had some interesting comments in response to the Detroit Pistons Charlotte Hornets fight.

1:01.1

What he wants to see from the Celtics.

1:03.2

If you haven't seen those comments, we'll talk about that in the third segment.

1:07.2

The first two segments are dedicated to Jason Tatum, who has not only practiced, but for the

1:13.4

first time since Media Day, met the media, talked to the media.

1:17.8

That's actually a kind of important development.

1:21.3

And I'm going to tell you why, after I introduce Tom Westerholm, everybody.

1:28.3

Now, that said

1:29.1

explosion, I didn't think that was going to go.

1:31.4

Yeah, that was, that was kind of disappointing.

1:33.5

Can you boo yourself?

1:36.8

I agree.

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