NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN. The superstar forward has been sidelined with a calf injury but appears ready to return.
Contract Analysis
ESPN's NBA All-Contract Team features Brunson, Avdija, and Johnson leading a 15-player roster built with only the best contracts in the league. The intriguing question remains whether such a roster could reach the playoffs without max or rookie deals.
Draft Prospects
Nine top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft class face key questions as the season progresses. ESPN's analysis examines what remains uncertain for prospects like Boozer and Peterson heading into their sophomore campaigns.