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In just the past few days, Jayson Tatum has been in the heart of NBA and sneaker news for all the right and wrong reasons. After suffering a devastating Achilles tendon rupture during the Celtics’ playoff loss to the New York Knicks back in May—a moment caught live on ESPN and described in painful detail by CBS Sports—he underwent season-ending surgery and gave his fans a thumbs up from his hospital bed on Instagram, thanking everyone for the outpouring of support. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla offered reassurance to fans, saying Tatum is doing the best he can and remains in close, positive contact with teammates.

The Celtics, in the wake of his injury, made drastic offseason moves: trading away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, clearly signaling that they’re bracing for a down year without their franchise cornerstone, as Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report outlined. The financial implications are heavy, with three contracts—Tatum’s included—set to dominate the team’s salary books for years to come. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes poured more cold water on championship hopes, arguing that Tatum may never again lead Boston to the NBA Finals as their best player, and hinting the team could move on from other stars like Jaylen Brown or Derrick White in the near future. The Boston fan base, used to annual high drama and big playoff moments, is being told to get comfortable with the NBA’s equivalent of a gap year.

But Tatum’s off-court presence is hardly in a lull. The upcoming Jordan Tatum 4 signature sneaker, officially teased in ultra-high definition via the new NBA 2K26 video game, has sneakerheads buzzing even though Tatum himself is unlikely to lace them up for real this season. According to Sneaker News and Sports Illustrated, expect a Halloween-themed Green Glow/Black colorway to drop in late October, followed by a Black/University Red/White classic. Jordan Brand’s commitment to Tatum’s line hasn’t wavered, and if Tatum can’t debut the shoe, you can bet another NBA or college standout will.

On social media, Tatum keeps things light, even playing along with the “He’s only 19” meme in a recent Taylor Rooks interview, drawing more warmth from the Celtics community and keeping those digital connections strong. As he steadily rehabs—already out of his walking boot, per Sports Illustrated—Tatum is primed to remain a central NBA figure no matter how long he’s away from the hardwood.

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