"It's good to see him in good spirits, joking and laughing around," he told The Garden Report with Bobby Manning and Noa Dalzell. "... I look forward to his recovery, the progress he's making, and it's always just good seeing him in good spirits.

Tatum is expected to miss most of the 2025-26 season; however, the six-time All-Star remains upbeat. In a recent interview with The Garden Report, Torrey Craig revealed an encouraging update after visiting his teammate four weeks into rehab. The veteran forward seemed upbeat about Tatum’s demeanor throughout this process.

Tatum has been keeping a low profile since he went down with a torn Achilles tendon against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA East Semis