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Global Basketball Injury Report: Watkins, Haliburton, and Drmic Cleared for Major Returns Ahead of 2026-27 Seasons

Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton made their long-awaited returns to the NBA court this week after 16-month Achilles rehabs. Meanwhile, EuroLeague scoring king Mike James suffered a devastating Achilles tear, and the Atlanta Dream navigate the WNBA Semifinals without leading scorer Allisha Gray.

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Jayson Tatum has officially returned to the Celtics lineup after a 16.5-month rehabilitation for a ruptured Achilles.From: Basketball Injury Report: Tatum and Haliburton Return from Achilles Tears as Mike James Goes Down

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Key numbers

16.5 months
Tatum's Achilles recovery time
472 days
Haliburton's time between games
7-9 months
Mike James' expected absence
19.0
Allisha Gray's regular season PPG

From: Basketball Injury Report: Tatum and Haliburton Return from Achilles Tears as Mike James Goes Down

Charts, maps and images

Achilles recovery timelines for professional basketball's biggest stars.From: Basketball Injury Report: Tatum and Haliburton Return from Achilles Tears as Mike James Goes Down ·
Estimated recovery timelines for major basketball injuries heading into the 2026-27 seasons.From: Global Basketball Injury Report: Watkins, Haliburton, and Drmic Cleared for Major Returns Ahead of 2026-27 Seasons ·
The Atlanta Dream are navigating the WNBA Semifinals without their leading scorer, Allisha Gray.From: Basketball Injury Report: Tatum and Haliburton Return from Achilles Tears as Mike James Goes Down ·

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October 2026

  1. Basketball Injury Report: Tatum and Haliburton Return from Achilles Tears as Mike James Goes Down

August 2026

  1. Global Basketball Injury Report: Watkins, Haliburton, and Drmic Cleared for Major Returns Ahead of 2026-27 Seasons