Boston Celtics Announce Jayson Tatum Status For Hawks Game

On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will be at home to host the Atlanta Hawks.

The Celtics most recently beat the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 119-109 (in Boston).

Jayson Tatum finished the win with 19 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block while shooting 5/12 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Jayson Tatum Status For Hawks Game

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

For Friday’s game, the Celtics will have Tatum available.

He is not listed on the team’s injury report.

@SleeperCeltics wrote: “Celtics injury report for tomorrow against the Hawks: Jaylen Brown (left calf tightness) — QUESTIONABLE Derrick White (right knee contusion) — QUESTIONABLE Neemias Queta (right thumb sprain) — QUESTIONABLE Nikola Vučević (right ring finger fracture) — OUT”

GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 07: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives the ball past Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tatum has appeared in nine games so far this year.

He is averaging 19.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field and 30.9% from three-point range.

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Real App wrote during Wednesday’s game: “Jayson Tatum at halftime: 12 PTS (t-leads both teams) 5 REB (t-leads both teams) 4 AST (leads both teams) 2 STL (leads both teams)”

GettyFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum, player of Boston Celtics looks on prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Tatum’s NBA Career

Tatum is in the middle of his ninth NBA season (all with the Celtics).

He was the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.

His career averages are 23.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.8% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range in 594 games.

GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Tatum has also reached the Eastern Conference finals five times in his first eight seasons.

He helped lead the Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals (and 2024 NBA Championship).

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks hugs Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after their 123-122 overtime win at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Celtics Right Now

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-24 record in 72 games.

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They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 25-11 at home).

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