Celtics' subtle decision speaks volumes about a Jayson Tatum return this season

The Celtics already made a move that aligns with their view of Jayson Tatum potentially returning this season.

Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum. | Kenny Giarla/GettyImagesBrad Stevens surprised reporters at the Auerbach Center on Wednesday. The Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations spoke for nearly 13 minutes. He fielded questions ranging from what they might do between now and the trade deadline to whether Jayson Tatum might return this season.

Regarding the latter, he reminded everyone about a significant decision the Celtics made -- one that's easy to lose sight of.

"One of the things that everybody can see, we didn't apply for a DPE [disabled-player exception] this year, which was…