Jayson Tatum: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / August 17

Forget Jaylen Brown, Celtics insider says another player could get ‘more attention‘ because of Jayson Tatum injury

Jayson Tatum’s injury has drastically altered the Boston Celtics’ trajectory. The Boston Celtics have shifted from championship contenders to a rebuilding squad focused on developing young talent.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / August 16

Celtics 2025-2026 Record Prediction

With the Celtics 2025-2026 schedule being released, it's time to analyze how far they can go. The previous two regular seasons were highly successful,

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Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Boston Celtics 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Boston Celtics were expected to be one of the frontrunners for the 2025-26 NBA season as well. However, that was until Jayson Tatum was revealed to be out for the season and Boston kickstarted a reactionary firesale that has saved them over $300 million in salaries and luxury tax.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Celtics star Jayson Tatum hilariously pushes Deuce off boat during vacation

When it comes to vacation shenanigans, Jayson Tatum is proving, yet again, that he’s not just a superstar on the hardwood, but a top-tier prankster off it, especially when it involves his son, Deuce.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 14

Celtics Disrespected in Surprise New East Power Ranking

The Boston Celtics have had an offseason like no other. Boston has undergone a ton of changes, and because of that, they won't be as dominant as they've

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Celtics ‘Poised’ To Start Surprise Player

Regardless of Jayson Tatum‘s long journey to recovery, the Boston Celtics are going to try to make the playoffs next season. Really, five-year pro Payton Pritchard says “it’s not even about playoffs, we have one standard in Boston and it’s to win a championship” (h/t NBC Sports Boston’s Celtics Talk Podcast).

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 13

Celtics to Play Historic East Foes on Special Martin Luther King Day Broadcast

The Boston Celtics were devastated to lose Jayson Tatum in the playoffs to a torn Achilles tendon as they lost a second-round series against the Knicks.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / August 13

'Tatum is a No-Brainer' – Boston Celtics Star Expected to Join Team USA in the 2028 Olympics

It’s only been a year since Team USA secured the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, there have already been talks regarding which stars will join Team USA for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 12

Celtics Insider Reveals Major Goal for Boston in 2025-26

The Boston Celtics were expecting to have a shot at repeating as NBA champions this past season. That ended up not happening, as they were bounced in the second round of the playoffs by the Knicks.

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New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 11

Celtics Star Says Jayson Tatum Won't Respect Him Until He Does One Thing

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the leaders on the team, and he challenged guard Derrick White to get a technical foul. Tatum is missing the entire upcoming season with a torn Achilles, leaving White as one of the team's top options on the court both offensively and defensively.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 10

Boston Celtics Make Historic Jayson Tatum Announcement

Jayson Tatum is already one of the best players in NBA history at just 27. On Sunday, the Boston Celtics made an announcement about his historic 2023-24 season.

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 10

Celtics Rumors: Rival Exec Gets Brutally Honest About Roster

When six-time All-Star Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during the team's eventual second-round playoff series defeat to the New York Knicks, it represented the end of a brief two-year era for the franchise.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

3 Numbers That Prove Celtics Have A Shot Without Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics haven’t devolved into a state of doom and gloom. In fact, they’re remarkably upbeat despite the fact they know franchise cornerstone Jayson Tatum has a long road to recovery after rupturing his Achilles in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 10

Celtics Notes: More Details on Latest Trade, Forward Linked to Lakers, Jayson Tatum Return This Season?

The Boston Celtics made a trade in late August, shedding additional salary from the team's growing payroll. Forward Georges Niang was sent to the Utah Jazz in return for a player on a two-way contract.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 9

Celtics President Discusses Possible Jayson Tatum Return This Season

The Boston Celtics not only lost a critical playoff series against the New York Knicks in the second round, but they also lost their best player to a torn Achilles.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 7

Jayson Tatum Making Visible Progress, But Celtics Still Expect Season-Long Absence

Jayson Tatum was walking without a boot and moving comfortably at New England Patriots practice. It’s a positive sign for the Celtics star, who underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles in May.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / August 6

NBA Insider Argues Jayson Tatum Should Focus on Completely Healing Despite 2025–26 Return Buzz

For the Boston Celtics, their season came crashing down one game before their game six exit to the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6

Celtics' moves suggest new guard will be traded — eventually

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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 4

Former NBA Players React To Jayson Tatum's Heartfelt Instagram Post

Jayson Tatum is coming off a year where he made his sixth NBA All-Star Game. Before getting hurt in the 2025 NBA playoffs, the former Duke star finished the regular season with averages of 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point range.

Boston Celtics News / Total Apex Sports / August 3

Report: Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Looks 'Great' In Injury Recovery

The Boston Celtics and their star forward, Jayson Tatum, faced a heartbreaking blow during the Eastern Conference semifinals this May. A ruptured Achilles tendon ended Tatum’s season, leaving both the player and the franchise grappling with uncertainty about what lies ahead.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 2

Surprising update emerges about Jayson Tatum's recovery

Jayson Tatum may be giving a glimmer of hope right now to the Boston Celtics.

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / August 1

Rumor: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum ‘Moving Really Well,’ Could Play Next NBA Season

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was “moving really well” at Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul‘s basketball camp in Las Vegas, according to NBA reporter Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports. Tatum has not been ruled out for next season. “He was moving really well,” an NBA scout told Bulpett.

Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Calls Mount for Celtics to Make Jayson Tatum Decision After New Report

Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles on May 12. Typically, stars who suffer such an injury don't play the following season while they recover. However, the Boston Celtics have not technically ruled Tatum out for the 2025-26 season.