Overview
- Jayson Tatum shared Instagram clips of 1-on-1 work at the Auerbach Center and a "Soon" message, yet he has not been cleared for 5-on-5 or game action.
- Joe Mazzulla praised Tatum’s rehab and leadership presence, stressing that the timing of any comeback rests with Tatum and his medical team.
- Boston is 15–9 with a five-game win streak and sits third in the East despite Tatum’s absence.
- Mazzulla noted he will not be the one to hold Tatum back, adding that clearance decisions fall to those above him and to the player’s camp.
- Analysts, including Bill Simmons, have suggested a possible January return, but the team has set no timeline and continues to prioritize full medical clearance.