Overview
- Tatum drew praise from Durant, who said he sees no limp and noted he was not dunking at the five-to-six month mark after his own Achilles tear.
- Tatum has missed the entire 2025-26 season to date after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks.
- Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck reiterated that the team will not rush a comeback and said Tatum is expected to miss the season unless multiple doctors clear him.
- Tatum has not ruled out playing later this season and has emphasized that a complete recovery remains the priority.
- Recent clips and reports indicate Tatum is progressing in on-court work, including dunking, which observers view as an encouraging milestone.