Overview

• In an NBA TikTok, Tatum called the process tedious and said he is rehabbing six days a week and feeling better month by month.
• He reflected that the first six weeks after surgery were the toughest of his life and said he is focused on getting back to his pre-injury form.
• Celtics leadership has not provided a return target, with team president Rich Gotham saying they are not looking at timetables.
• Family expectations suggest a possible February return, though typical Achilles recoveries often extend close to a year.
• Boston has already reshaped its roster with departures that include Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, reflecting plans for a prolonged absence.