Celtics Injury Report: Is Jayson Tatum Playing Tonight vs. Knicks?

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Celtics Injury Report: Is Jayson Tatum Playing Tonight vs. Knicks?

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports
By Debmallya Chakraborty | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 12:07 PM ET

Jayson Tatum came back earlier than expected. And thankfully, he did not rush his return, as the 28-year-old now looks fully fit. Always an asset for the Boston Celtics, the star player has shown some exquisite form right away. And as the days to the playoffs come nearer, all eyes are on Tatum’s injury report.

The Celtics will be going up against the New York Knicks in an all-important clash. With Jayson Tatum out of the injury report, he will suit up for his team. Currently, the 2024 NBA champion is enjoying a dream run.

Ever since he made a comeback, the 6-time NBA All-Star has averaged 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Playing in the last game against the Charlotte Hornets, the 2023 NBA All-Star game MVP got himself into a shoving contest. Yet, he kept his calm to drop 23 points while logging in for 39 minutes.

Every Celtics starter except Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable for tomorrow's game in New York:

Jaylen Brown – Left Achilles Tendinitis
Sam Hauser – Low Back Spasm
Neemias Queta – Right Toe Sprain
Derrick White – Right Knee Contusion

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Owing to his red-hot form, Boston is running away with the wins at the moment. Winning four games on the trot, the team is looking all set for a strong playoff run.

Meanwhile, as the team is reaping rich benefits from Tatum, Brad Stevens revealed a stark reality about the situation.

Brad Stevens Spills The Exact Timeline When Boston Celtics Got Sure About Jayson Tatum’s Comeback

Tracy McGrady recently shared a negative opinion about the 28-year-old’s return. But that doesn’t change the fact that the Celtics’ front office is really happy with the Missouri-born’s impact. Speaking about his return timeline, President Stevens opined that the team was sure about his speedy comeback from February 2026.

“He wasn’t gonna return until he was 110%. It became clear probably around the trade deadline, that early February time that he was in a pretty good spot physically,” said Stevens.

Brad Stevens on the Celtics plan to bring back Jayson Tatum:

"What we said was always the case. He wasn't gonna [return] until he was 110% … it became clear probably around the trade deadline, that early February time that he was in a pretty good spot physically."

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