Latest as Celtics star’s status upgraded

The story has been updated with Tatum’s status as of Wednesday, March 26.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a sprained ankle injury against the Sacramento Kings, and despite head coach Joe Mazzulla remaining optimistic that Tatum avoided a serious injury. He has been ruled questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns.

Tatum suffered a sprained left ankle after making a 3-pointer in the third quarter and was fouled by center Domantas Sabonis, landing on Sabonis with his left foot. This caused Tatum to fall to the floor in apparent pain and Sabonis was called for a flagrant 1 foul. Tatum was examined by the Celtics staff and was helped off the court to the bench.

He returned to make one of two free throws before heading to the locker room. Despite leaving the game early, Tatum finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the victory against the Kings.

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When asked about his injury right after the game, Tatum told ESPN that his ankle is “just sore.” Now, Tatum has been ruled as questionable for the Wednesday night game against the Phoenix Suns.

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Will Jayson Tatum play in the Boston Celtics game Wednesday?

It has not been announced if Jayson Tatum will play in the Boston Celtics’ next game and Tatum is currently listed as questionable. The Celtics will play the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, March 26 at 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.