Could Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum return sooner than expected from his devastating Achilles injury?

On Tuesday, Tatum posted videos to his Instagram story of himself looking spry on the court. His Achilles didn't seem to bother him while he played 1-on-1 at the Auerbach Center.

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Tatum was expected to miss most -- if not all -- of the 2025-26 NBA season when he went down in May. Now, it appears the six-time All-Star's return may be closer than just about anyone anticipated.

Tatum teased C's fans Monday with a one-word message on his IG story: "Soon."

Even if Tatum continues to show stunning progress in his recovery, the Celtics shouldn't re-insert him into the lineup until he is

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