Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon on May 12 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks, and quickly underwent surgery to repair the tear. That began what's expected to be a lengthy recovery process, though no official timetable has been communicated by the Celtics.

Nearly three months removed from a devastating torn Achilles injury, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is looking more comfortable using his legs.

The Boston Celtics just got a much-needed dose of optimism — and it came fromthe sidelines of a football field.On Wednesday, Jayson Tatum was spotted at theNew England Patriots joint practice with the Washington Commanders,