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

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).