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Why Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown power struggle is a non-issue

The Boston Celtics received a major boost on Thursday when it was revealed that not only will Jayson Tatum make his return from injury this season, but that it’s increasingly likely he plays on Friday for the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Kendrick Perkins makes Celtics feelings extremely clear amid Jayson Tatum’s expected return

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum could be nearing his return to the lineup, and former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins believes the rest of the league should take notice.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 5

Joe Mazzulla had an all-time response on Jayson Tatum’s potential return

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has become known for his memorable quotes. With reports coming out on Thursday that Jayson Tatum could make his season debut on Friday, Mazzulla responded to that possibility perfectly.

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Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday: Everything to know about Celtics star's return from torn Achilles · CBSSports.com

Celtics star Jayson Tatum nearing return from Achilles injury, could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks · CBSSports.com

Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri. · ESPN

Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks after Achilles injury, per report · CBSSports.com

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 5

Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s trainer fires back at Carmelo Anthony after ‘ego’ comment

On Thursday, the NBA world received a jolt when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was upgraded to questionable for the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Jayson Tatum says return will be emotional as Celtics star could debut Friday

The wait may finally be ending. Jayson Tatum could make his season debut Friday when the Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Tatum is “ready to go,” and the expectation is that he will play.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

Jayson Tatum News / Hoops Rumors / March 5

Jayson Tatum Could Make Season Debut On Friday

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will return from his Achilles tear this season and could make his 2025/26 debut on Friday vs. the Mavericks in Boston, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Ron Harper News / Scoop B / March 5

The Harper Legacy: Ron Harper Jr. on the Celtics, Brother Dylan Harper’s Rise & Lessons from MJ & Kobe

The Harper name has long been synonymous with championship pedigree and defensive tenacity in the NBA. From Ron Harper Sr.’s five rings across the Bulls and Lakers dynasties to the current rise of the next generation, the family is carving out a permanent place in basketball lore.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 5

Hornets' win streak reaches a historic level of dominance

Once near the bottom of the conference at 11-20, the Charlotte Hornets have turned themselves into one of the top stories of the season.

Streaking Hornets blow out Celtics, look like East's biggest upset threat

Hornets’ remaining schedule could decide play-in fate

Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks return

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 4

Rare Celtics Stinker Was a Glimpse of Life If Preseason Expectations Were Right

BOSTON — The Celtics night was summed up perfectly at the end of the third quarter of their loss to the Charlotte Hornets. With about three minutes to go, they pieced together an 8-3 spurt that was giving them a little life.

Jaylen Brown News / Athlon Sports / March 5

Jaylen Brown Reacts After Celtics' Blowout Loss to Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets walked into TD Garden on Wednesday night and handed the Boston Celtics their worst loss of the season, a 118-89 rout that was never close.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 4