Boston.com · Jan 26
Charles Barkley has a ‘bad feeling’ about Jayson Tatum’s return to Celtics
Charles Barkley doesn't want Tatum to push himself beyond his limits this season. Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for The MatchReinforcements might be on the way for the Celtics in the coming months.
Boston has already exceeded expectations in 2025-26 after a painful offseason — entering Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers with a 28-17 record and a spot in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
But an already scrappy roster anchored by Jaylen Brown could be closer to getting their best player back — as Jayson Tatum continues to inch toward a return less than a year after rupturing his Achilles tendon during the 2025 playoffs.