Both have a torn Achilles tendon. Lillard is expected to recover for 18 months. Tatum is expected to be only 12 months.

Basketball     12:33am, 26 September 2025

Recently, two players Tatum and Lillard, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the playoffs last season, talked about their potential comeback time.

Lillard said he may not return until next season, which is around November 2026. Lillard was injured on April 28 this year, which means that his recovery time is estimated to be about 18 months.

, and Tatum previously said that he did not rule out the possibility of a comeback this season. Tatum was injured on May 13 this year. If he returns before the end of the regular season of this season (April 13), his recovery time is expected to be less than 12 months.

Lillard is 35 years old, while Tatum is 27 years old.

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