Overview
- Tatum shared Instagram clips from the Auerbach Center showing him playing 1-on-1 with sharp footwork and no visible discomfort.
- He added a one-word Instagram story, “Soon,” which lifted fan optimism about his progress.
- Early projections after his May Achilles tear had him missing most or all of the 2025–26 season.
- The new footage has prompted speculation of a possible January return roughly eight months post-injury, though that timeline remains unconfirmed.
- Commentary urges caution and full medical clearance before any return, with Boston at 15–9 and holding the East’s No. 3 seed on a five-game win streak.