The Celtics have not commented on a timetable for Tatum’s recovery but Tatum’s father indicated to Marc Spears of ESPN that the Celtics All-Star expects to return in 8-9 months. Players who have returned from an Achilles tear in the NBA in the past year have need anywhere from 8-18 months for their recovery before returning to the floor.

The Bucks star is reportedly open to exploring teams that may be a better fit for him than Milwaukee. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said staying in the Eastern Conference would probably be the best bet for Antetokounmpo’s title odds,

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On his “The Big Podcast,” Shaq didn’t seem swayed as his co-host, Adam Lefkoe, made Tatum’s Hall of Fame case. “He’s at an interesting point because his résumé is already Hall of Fame,” Lefkoe said, to which O’Neal responded: “What … he’s a Hall of Famer?”

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