He still hasn't publicly said he will play this season, but he made a big step in his rehab process.
The last time that Jayson Tatum played in an NBA game was in the 2025 playoffs against the New York Knicks, when the superstar tore his right Achilles. He could make his return before the season's end, and on Monday, he took a big step toward doing so, as he practiced with the Maine Celtics, Boston's G League affiliate.