Jayson Tatum Ruled Out for Friday Against Pelicans

Jayson Tatum will sit out Friday's game against the Pelicans for rest. This follows a recent performance where he led the Celtics' offense in a loss to the Knicks. Beyond the court, Tatum has publicly addressed navigating difficult personal challenges, noting that recent events have been about more than basketball. He continues to balance these off-court matters with his high-level play for Boston as the team manages his availability.