Celtics officially list Jayson Tatum as ‘Available’

The Celtics formally posted the replace on Friday that followers have been ready for all season: Jayson Tatum is on the market.

The 28-year-old, who has been out since rupturing his Achilles tendon in the course of the 2025 playoffs, was initially dominated as “questionable” on Thursday. It was the primary main trace that the celebrity can be making his return quickly, as he had beforehand solely been listed as “Out.”

With the following replace on Friday — Boston listed him as “AVAILABLE” — Tatum’s path again to the parquet is open.

Boston is at present 41-21 and sit second within the Japanese Convention, far forward of the place preseason expectations projected them to be given Tatum’s absence (and a retooled roster).

Precisely what Tatum will likely be allowed to do when it comes to minutes stays to be seen. It’s one among several questions going through Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla and workforce management. What stage Tatum is ready to play is one other subject, in addition to how the remainder of the roster will likely be reorganized to make room for the workforce’s former main scorer.

The Celtics tip off in opposition to the Mavericks tonight at TD Backyard at 7 p.m. in a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals.