By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 19:59 GMT, 6 March 2026 | Updated: 19:59 GMT, 6 March 2026
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum´s status has been upgraded to available, clearing the way for him to make his [season debut](https://apnews.com/article/jayson-tatum-celtics-return-achilles-tendon-cf720abfddacdb1d9599b2e867024269) almost 10 months after having surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
Tatum´s status was updated Friday afternoon ahead of the Celtics´ home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks.
Tatum was listed as questionable for the game Thursday. It marked the first time this season he hadn´t been listed as sidelined and undergoing rehabilitation for the injury he suffered during Game 4 of Boston´s Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the New York Knicks last May.
Tatum previously indicated his return to the court would be for a home game.
Boston (41-21) currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum stands next to bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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