Overview

• Tatum underwent surgical repair at the Hospital for Special Surgery in mid-May after rupturing his Achilles in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
• Scouts at Chris Paul’s CP3 Elite Camp in late July reported that he moved without a walking boot and showed mobility well ahead of the typical 9–12 month recovery timeline.
• Rather than full-speed drills, Tatum spent his time mentoring wing prospects alongside Chris Paul as part of his rehabilitation routine.
• The Celtics have not set an official return date or applied for a Disabled Player Exception, indicating they may plan for a late-season debut if his recovery holds.
• Accelerated milestones in Tatum’s rehab have given Boston flexibility to navigate offseason roster and salary-cap decisions without a DPE safety net.