Overview
- Tatum sat out Thursday for right Achilles injury management after three starts since his March 6 season debut, averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 27 minutes.
- Boston left Tatum off Friday’s injury report for Saturday’s home game against Washington, indicating he is available to play.
- Head coach Joe Mazzulla said the approach is guided by the club’s sport-science staff and trainers to prioritize Tatum’s long-term health.
- Derrick White, who missed Thursday with a right knee contusion, was listed as probable for Saturday’s matchup.
- Center Nikola Vucevic remains out with a right ring finger fracture after surgery, while reports note rookie Hugo Gonzalez’s strong defense and that Ron Harper Jr. is likely to have his two-way deal converted late in the regular season.