Mannix Every indication I'm getting is that we're getting very closeFriday is definitely in play if not shortly after thatI think we're past of the point if Tatum will be back now it's when he'll be backhe's been checking all the boxes from what I've been told

Bill Simmons All signs point toward Jayson Tatum making his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks

Charania Jayson Tatum has started controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages with coaches more boxes to check more phases in his rehab He wants to come back as close as Jayson Tatum as possible

We just communicated that it's going to be me and you Jaylen Brown talks about a meeting he had with Jayson Tatum ahead of his return to action

Tatum with his first points in 10 months with the Putback and then the quick 3

Tatum with 7 straight points to keep the game close to start the 4th quarter without Jaylen or PP available to help generate offense

Tatum with the 3 right after the putback dunk