Jerryd Bayless will start Friday against the Suns despite Avery Bradley's return to the court from an ankle injury.

Bayless will start Friday against the Suns, despite Avery Bradley's return to the court from an ankle injury, the Celtics' official site reports.

Analysis:

Bradley was expected to step back into his role as the Celtics' starting shooting guard but will instead come off the bench. It remains to be seen if he's just getting eased back into action or if the team is considering keeping Bayless as a starter, even with Bradley back.