Shams' latest Jayson Tatum update could be a game-changer for the Celtics

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesOn Super Bowl Sunday, shortly before the Boston Celtics were set to take the court against the New York Knicks, ESPN's Shams Charania shed light on a significant step forward in Jayson Tatum's recovery.

"Sources tell me Jayson Tatum has started controlled 5-5 scrimmaging with coaches," shared Charania. "He has aggressively attacked his rehab at every turn. And listen, there's more boxes for Jayson Tatum to check. There's more phases in his rehab; he's gotta…