Jayson Tatum is officially available for the Celtics' Friday night home game against the Mavericks. Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in the playoffs less than 10 months ago.
Deandre Ayton left Thursday night's loss to the Nuggets with a knee injury, and LeBron James complained of a sore elbow afterward and wasn't sure of his status for Friday's game against the Pacers.
In the hours leading up to the Warriors' overtime win in Houston on Thursday night, their absent superstar, Stephen Curry, sent their remaining big name, Draymond Green, a text message of encouragement.
In his limited time on the court, Trae Young proved in his Wizards debut that he's the type of player the team hasn't had since John Wall, thrilling the D.C. crowd and finishing with 12 points in a 122-112 loss to the Jazz.