The Boston Celtics are going to look a lot different during the 2025-26 season, but there will be plenty of intrigue around the team as it navigates a season without Jayson Tatum.

The Boston Celtics enter a transitional season and are not expected to be anywhere close to where they were last campaign.

Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy criticizes Joe Mazulla for not having the Celtics better prepared last postseason.

The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in Boston’s Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks, was seen walking without a boot or brace.

The Boston Celtics will keep their head coach, Joe Mazzulla, for a few more seasons. More news: Celtics Star Has Bold Goal for Upcoming Season Without Jayson T

Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon on May 12 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks, and quickly underwent surgery to repair the tear. That began what's expected to be a lengthy recovery process, though no official timetable has been communicated by the Celtics.