Jayson Tatum trending toward season debut Friday vs Mavericks after Achilles rehab

Jayson Tatum
March 2026

Tatum is expected to be available to make his first appearance of the 2025-26 season, having recovered from the Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs. He was upgraded to questionable, has accelerated through rehab including G League practice work, and Boston intends to play him only once fully cleared physically and mentally.