Celtics' Jayson Tatum questionable to make season debut vs. Mavs

Field Level Media|published: 03/05/2026, 1:32pm EST

Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics injured forward Jayson Tatum against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Boston Celtics standout forward Jayson Tatum could make his season debut against the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday, less than 10 months after surgery for a ruptured right Achilles.

The Celtics upgraded Tatum to questionable for the game in Boston.

Tatum, who turned 28 on Tuesday, was injured in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks.

A six-time All-Star, Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and a career-high 6.0 assists per game in 2024-25. He has career averages of 23.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 585 regular-season games (all starts).

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