Overview

• Tatum described a six‑days‑a‑week rehabilitation as 'tedious' but said he is out of his walking boot and looking to 'better days ahead' in a recent video update.
• The Celtics have not provided a return date or formally ruled him in or out for 2025–26, with team voices emphasizing flexibility while external expectations lean toward a season-long absence.
• Boston reshaped its roster to reduce second‑apron pressures by trading Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday and allowing veteran bigs to depart, setting up a short‑term reset.
• Analyst John Karalis urged ownership to make an unprecedented investment in global scouting under the restrictive CBA, framing talent discovery as key to protecting the Tatum‑Brown window.
• Tatum drew public attention at Bradley Beal’s wedding by debuting braided hair, prompting a lighthearted Twitch reaction from Jaylen Brown, even as Brown and Derrick White prepare to lead the team in his absence.