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Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

BREAKING: Jayson Tatum CLEARED For Comeback FRIDAY NIGHT vs. Dallas Mavericks

Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics

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🗓️ 5 March 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Boston Celtics fans get a major boost as Jayson Tatum returns from injury, fueling optimism for the team's future. Can Tatum re-establish himself as an elite NBA force after nearly ten months on the sidelines? John Karalis of Celtics On SI sets expectations, breaking down Tatum’s medically cleared comeback timeline, minute restrictions, and the crucial rehab steps ahead. Will his first games be a preview of next season's dominance, or a test of endurance and recovery? Key topics include Tatum’s integration back into the Celtics lineup, the impact of potential missed games against rivals like the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the strategy behind ramping up his minutes. Karalis highlights what Celtics fans should watch for: the battle against fatigue, building endurance, and how Tatum’s return shapes Boston’s approach through the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. Don’t miss these insights into the Celtics' long-term plans and Tatum’s journey back to prime form.

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0:00.0

Jason Tatum is back, listed as questionable.

0:05.0

And that means it's time for bonus content here on the Lockdown Celtics podcast.

0:10.0

Thank you for making this show your first listen every day.

0:13.0

And I do appreciate you being here every Monday through Friday.

0:17.0

This show is free.

0:18.0

It's available everywhere.

0:19.0

It's a 30 minute show. This is a bonus

0:21.5

podcast, but typically 30-minute shows. These bonus podcasts can happen anytime, anywhere. Definitely

0:27.9

after games, definitely after the Friday night game against the Dallas Mavericks, because

0:33.7

it looks like Jason Tatum is going to play in that game. I'm John Corrales. I'm a beatwriter covering the Celtics for Sports Illustrated. Celtics on S.I. I've been covering the team for about 20 years. I've been doing this podcast for 10 years. 10 years doing a podcast a long time. So thank you for being in every day. If you're new to the show, thank you for checking it out. And I hope you do enjoy this podcast.

0:56.1

Again, this is a bonus podcast.

0:57.3

It's a little bit shorter.

0:59.3

But later on, Tom Westerholm will be joining me to do a fuller, deeper dive into Jason Tatum's return.

1:07.6

The Seleks officially listed him as questionable, which means basically he is going

1:12.5

to go through his stuff on Friday, his shoot around, his pregame. So we'll see him on the floor at TD Garden

1:20.8

warming up. And then afterwards, he'll turn to the Celtics and say, yes, I can go. No, I can't. And then he will either play or he won't.

1:30.4

But I expect him to play and we'll see what happens when he does. Today's show is brought to you by

1:39.4

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1:45.8

Trying to book an appointment, that's not the most convenient thing, sitting in a waiting

1:49.4

room with a stack of papers, emailing back and forth and wondering if they really get

1:53.7

your situation.

1:54.5

But this year, you're getting a major upgrade into it.

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