Topic / Subject

Shams says Jayson Tatum is a “full go” in Celtics five-on-five scrimmages, with conditioning and calf strength now the last big checkpoints. 

Key Details

Boston.com reports Shams Charania said on ESPN’s NBA Today that Tatum has been a “full go” in five-on-five scrimmages.  Reporting frames the focus as ramping conditioning and strengthening both calves, with no official return date given.  Yahoo’s recap similarly notes this is a major milestone, but the timetable is still not set. 

Breakdown

“Full go” in five-on-five is the headline everyone waits for—because it’s the closest thing to game chaos without actually putting the jersey on.

But it’s also the part where teams get careful. Even when a player can scrimmage, the last stretch is usually about stacking sessions, trusting the body, and making sure conditioning doesn’t lag behind the medical clearance. 

Bottom line: this is a big step, not a calendar date.

What to Watch Next

Any shift from “no timetable” to even a soft target window.  Whether Boston telegraphs a minutes restriction plan once he returns. Back-to-backs: teams often avoid those early.

TL;DR

Shams says Tatum is fully participating in five-on-five scrimmages, but the Celtics still haven’t put a return date on it. The last hurdle is the ramp: conditioning + calf strength + confidence.  

Sources

Boston.com — “Shams Charania: Tatum a ‘full-go’ during Celtics’ scrimmages” 

Yahoo Sports — “Jayson Tatum takes next step…” 

Comment

Should Boston bring Tatum back on a strict minutes cap—or let him rip as soon as he’s cleared?