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Joe Mazzulla says Jayson Tatum will start tonight.

Former 1st overall pick Markelle Fultz has been claimed off waivers by Raptors 905, the Toronto Raptors G League affiliate.

Just in: North Carolina's Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in a non-contact drill in practice Thursday and has undergone season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN. Wilson is expected to be cleared during the NBA predraft process, where he'll compete to be the No. 1 pick in June.

The Boston Celtics have announced officially that Jayson Tatum will make his season debut tonight versus Dallas -- under 10 months removed from surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI, The Athletic has confirmed.

He was transported to the Scottsdale City Jail for booking and released around 3:30 a.m.

Just in on @SportsCenter -- Jayson Tatum has been fully cleared to make his Boston Celtics season debut:

There's an expectation that Jayson Tatum will make his 2025-26 season debut for the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden versus Dallas, sources tell ESPN. Tatum has been described as ready to go and will inform the Celtics of a final decision over the next day.

BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum will play this season and could make his debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks – less than 10 months after surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

He Was a Critic of the N.B.A. Players’ Union. Now He’s Leading It.

As NBPA pres Fred VanVleet worries about what sports gambling is doing to players, particularly since money from gaming companies is only about 1% of BRI. "It’s not substantial enough to make it worth any of this. For us or for the league." My story on his new role: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/b...

Hornets have won 6 straight games by 15+ points, the longest streak by any team since the 2017-18 Warriors.

It's tied for the 2nd-longest streak in NBA history.

ht: @stathead.com

The Grizzlies are signing forward Rayan Rupert to a two-way deal with their open slot, sources said. Rupert, a 2023 second-rounder, played in five games for Memphis on a 10-day contract.

The Denver Nuggets are signing 2022 first-round pick David Roddy to a two-way NBA deal out of the Raptors 905 in the G League, sources tell ESPN. Additional wing depth for the Nuggets for the regular season.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper on a new two-year contract, Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta of Life Sports Agency tell ESPN. Prosper has averaged 7.6 points and 15.8 minutes in 36 games for the Grizzlies this season.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing center Josh Oduro to a two-way NBA deal from the franchise’s Birmingham G League affiliate, sources tell ESPN.

Nuggets bolster depth with veteran point guard Tyus Jones The Nuggets are bolstering their backcourt depth with the addition of free agent veteran point guard Tyus Jones.

Nuggets bolster depth with veteran point guard Tyus Jones - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48083753/nuggets-bolster-depth-veteran-point-guard-tyus-jones

Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN. A veteran point guard and ball handler to fill a need for the Nuggets' backcourt.

Washington Wizards star Trae Young will make his team debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz at home.

The Phoenix Suns will sign PF/C CJ Huntley to a two-way contract out of their Valley Suns G League affiliate, filling their open spot after Bouyea's new deal, sources said.

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return tonight against the Boston Celtics after missing the last 5-plus weeks with a right calf strain, sources tell ESPN.

The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard Chris Youngblood to a two-way NBA deal from the Oklahoma City Thunder's OKC Blue G League team, agent Kashim Butler of KBA Sports tells ESPN. Youngblood played 32 games on a two-way with the Thunder as a rookie last season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing Payton Sandfort to a two-way NBA contract out of their OKC Blue G League affiliate, Ross Aroyo and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Sandfort joined the OKC program after being undrafted from Iowa last June.

The Phoenix Suns are signing two-way guard Jamaree Bouyea on a new two-year contract, sources tell ESPN. After two-ways and 10-day deals with six teams in 3+ years, Bouyea earns a standard contract, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in rotation role for the Suns.

The Memphis Grizzlies say Zach Edey will undergo surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle.

The Warriors have signed Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million extension. He has scored double digits in 11 of past 12 games. Averaging 31 minutes per game this month. Warriors lock up a rotation wing before he hits restricted free agency. Last season of new deal is a player option.

RT @anthonyVslater: Gui Santos has scored double digits in 11 of past 12 games. Averaging 31 minutes per game this month. Warriors lock up…

Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos has signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29.

The Mavericks waived veteran guard Tyus Jones to create roster space for Nembhard. Dallas will have financial flexibility and a lottery pick this summer -- allowing his deal to provide optionality in Nembhard's long-term future with the Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks are signing two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a new two-year contract, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency tell ESPN. Nembhard brought a spark on his two-way deal, averaging 9.9 points, 6.1 assists and 44.4% 3-point shooting in 17 starts.

The Indiana Pacers are signing two-way guard Quenton Jackson on a new three-year contract, his Klutch Sports agents tell ESPN. After three years on a two-way, Jackson averaged 9.2 points, 48.9% shooting from the field and 40.5% on 3s in 30 games (10 starts) for the Pacers.

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, sources tell ESPN. Anthony averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks before being moved at the NBA trade deadline.