The Boston Celtics are expected to be without Jayson Tatum next season, but a surprising, early return can't be ruled out.

As the NBA Finals rage on, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum gave a brief recovery update to his fans. Tatum, who suffered a rupture to his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 against the New York Knicks during the NBA playoffs and underwent surgery to repair it, had a short social media message for fans on June 7.

The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an end in the second round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, that series loss also came with Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles in Game 4.