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Mazzulla Says Tatum’s Return Timeline Is His Call as 1-on-1 Videos Fuel Optimism

Team leaders stress he will not play until fully cleared despite rising chatter of a late-season comeback.

Overview

  • Tatum posted Instagram clips of 1-on-1 work at the Auerbach Center and teased fans with “Soon.”
  • Coach Joe Mazzulla said the timing of any comeback is “all up to him,” praising Tatum’s presence and leadership during rehab.
  • Reporters note he has not been cleared for 5-on-5 activity, even as his movement in drills draws positive reviews.
  • Team officials, including Brad Stevens, reiterate that Boston will not reactivate Tatum until he is 100% healthy and that doctors will guide the decision.
  • The Celtics are 15-9 on a five-game winning streak in third place in the East, and outside voices have speculated about a January–March return that the team has not endorsed.