One would think Jayson Tatum will get cleared to play this season. The Boston Celtics star is rehabbing six days a week. He has been a regular at the Auerbach Center throughout the summer. As Tatum said, he isn't attacking his recovery like this for no reason.
The six-time All-Star even has a return date in mind. Naturally, the evening most believe he's referring to is Mar. 4 against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. That's a day after his 28th birthday.
Jayson Tatum on when he returns:
"I put a date on the calendar of when I will be 100% ready and able to play.