Jayson Tatum, recovering from a ruptured Achilles suffered in late May, was spotted in Providence, Rhode Island, walking without assistance, signaling positive progress. He joined Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new early education center.

Nearly three months removed from a devastating torn Achilles injury, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is looking more comfortable using his legs.

Tatum — who suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during the Eastern Conference Semifinals in May — was walking gingerly around the field without a walking boot.