NBA Insider Chris B. Haynes reports that Jayson Tatum (Achilles) will make his season debut on Friday against the Mavericks.
Tatum is back much quicker than expected after undergoing surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon on May 13, 2025. Boston is the No. 2 seed in the East, and the team has the luxury of bringing its superstar forward along slowly as he ramps up for a playoff run. Tatum’s minutes will be managed at least in the short term, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on his minutes and Boston’s rotations.