The Celtics officially posted the update on Friday that fans have been waiting for all season: Jayson Tatum is available.
The 28-year-old, who has been out since rupturing his Achilles tendon during the 2025 playoffs, was initially ruled as “questionable” on Thursday. It was the first major hint that the superstar would be making his return soon, as he had previously only been listed as “Out.”
With the subsequent update on Friday — Boston listed him as “AVAILABLE” — Tatum’s path back to the parquet is open.
Boston is currently 41-21 and sit second in the Eastern Conference, far ahead of where preseason expectations projected them to be given Tatum’s absence (and a retooled roster).