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Ryan Phillips

Jayson Tatum Will Play for Celtics in 2026, Could Debut on Friday

Jayson Tatum will return to the Celtics during the 2025–26 season.

ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting the six-time All-Star will play this season, and could debut as soon as Friday at home against the Mavericks. Charania claims Tatum is “ready to go” and will make a final decision on his status over the next day. The star was upgraded on the team’s injury report to questionable ahead of Friday’s clash.

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