Reports: Celtics' Jayson Tatum expected to make season debut Friday
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Key Points:
- Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, marking his first game back since suffering an Achilles injury last May.
- Tatum, who underwent surgery on May 13, has been upgraded to questionable for the game and is reportedly ready to play, with a final decision expected soon.
- The 28-year-old has been rehabbing for nearly 10 months, practicing with the Celtics’ G League affiliate, and aims to return at home as he previously indicated.
- Tatum is in the first year of a five-year, $314 million contract extension and averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and six assists
