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**New York Post and Fox Sports from New York Post**
March 6th, 2026 7:39 am
Jayson Tatum will suit up for the Boston Celtics this season and could return as soon as Friday, nearly 10 months after his Achilles injury, according to ESPN.
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The six-time NBA All-Star forward reportedly is expected to make his season debut at home Friday against the Mavericks. The team listed Tatum as questionable on Thursday’s injury report.
It’s a stunning development given the initial prognosis was that Tatum would miss the entire 2025-2026 season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Knicks on May 12, 2025.
The 28-year-old will inform the Celtics of a final decision over the next day.
The Celtics will arguably become the favourites to take out the title this season with Tatum returning.
Despite being without their best player, the Celtics have shocked many en route to a 41-21 record which is good for 2nd in the Eastern Conference behind Detroit (45-15).
Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game last season