Overview
- The team said Tatum would join portions of the Maine Celtics’ practice at the Auerbach Center and be immediately recalled to continue his rehab.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tatum recently began controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages with Celtics coaches.
- President of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tatum "still has a ways to go" and stressed there is no pressure to rush a return.
- Tatum has publicly weighed playing this season versus waiting, citing concerns about reintegrating into a successful lineup.
- Boston is about 34-19 without him this year, and there is no expectation he will play in a G League game at this stage.