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Jayson Tatum may not be on the court, but he will still find ways to support the Boston Celtics. Tatum has been absent from the hardwood after suffering a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of Game 4 on May 12. The injury will keep him out for the remainder of the postseason and at […]

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will be facing off in Game 6, and there are major implications for both teams. For the Celtics, they’ll be looking to extend the series to a Game 7 as they continue the postseason without Jayson Tatum. On the Knicks’ side, they can advance to the Eastern Conference […]

Jayson Tatum’s injury has put the Boston Celtics in a bind; as stacked as their roster remains even with Tatum out, it still is unlikely for them to be much of a threat in the championship picture when their best player is on the mend. And with the financial pressure of being in the second […]

As the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics prepare for a high-stakes Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, NBA legend Magic Johnson has singled out six players he believes will decide the game. In a bold prediction, Johnson named OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges for the Knicks, while pointing to Derrick White, […]

BOSTON — When Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, starters like reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and fringe All-Star Derrick White were expected to step up. And they did just that during Boston’s 127-102 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday […]

The Boston Celtics appeared to be down and out after they threw away yet another double-digit lead against the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. Not only were they suddenly trailing 3-1 in the series, but they also saw their best player, Jayson Tatum, tear his […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown isn’t always the center of attention in Beantown, but all eyes were on him on Wednesday night during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, which was amplified by the absence of fellow star Jayson Tatum, Brown shined against the New York […]

Tensions flared during Game 5 between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics, but it wasn’t just the action on the court that had fans buzzing. Shannon Hart, wife of Knicks guard Josh Hart, set Twitter on fire with a one-word reaction to a controversial move by Jaylen Brown. During the third quarter, cameras […]

The Achilles injury of Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum deflated all the hype around the defending NBA Champions. But Boston has a deep roster with multiple players capable of leading a comeback. On Wednesday night, it was Derrick White who led the way, and joined Stephen Curry in the history books in the process. Derrick […]

The New York Knicks took Game 4 against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, and Jayson Tatum went down with an injury in the process. He tore his Achilles, and he will miss the rest of the postseason. The Knicks took a 3-1 lead in the series with that win, and without Tatum, it seemed […]

On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics found themselves on the brink of elimination heading into Game 5 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks. Finding themselves down 3-1 and without Jayson Tatum for the foreseeable future after he sustained a torn Achilles, the Celtics looked like they were dead in the water even […]

The Boston Celtics were deflated at the end of Game 4 of their playoff series against the New York Knicks. After a big lead slipped away from Boston, star wing Jayson Tatum went down with a devastating torn Achilles and will be out for the rest of this season and probably next season as well. […]

The Boston Celtics came into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks facing elimination. They were also short-handed with the loss of Jayson Tatum who suffered an Achilles injury in Game 4. But the Celtics used a huge third quarter to take control of the game. And according to Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics needed a big performance in order to stay alive in their series against the New York Knicks, and boy did they get one. Luke Kornet delivered a monster game for Boston, helping them force a Game 6 back in New York. Kornet did not start the game for Boston but played a […]

When the Boston Celtics lost Jayson Tatum to a torn ACL in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks, fans thought it was all over. However, Luke Kornet and Derrick White came to play in a do-or-die Game 5 at home. They helped Boston build a 20-point lead in the second […]

The Boston Celtics are shockingly down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, so they need to win on Wednesday night to avoid elimination. The Celtics are at home, so that helps their chances, but they were in a dog fight with the Knicks earlier in the game. It was a […]

The Boston Celtics are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, as the team needs a win in Game 5 to bring the series against the New York Knicks to 3-2. A loss means elimination, and it appears that guard Derrick White is doing everything in his power to keep them in it. Especially with […]

Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury sent shockwaves through the NBA. Not only will he not return in this year’s playoffs, but he’s likely to miss the entirety of next season as well. Leading up to the Game 5 matchup, New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau sent a heartfelt message to the Boston Celtics star. During […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 5, as they’re down 3-1 in the series to the New York Knicks. What’s even worse is that star forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury that forced him to get immediate surgery. On Wednesday, head coach Joe Mazzulla shared an update regarding Tatum’s […]

The Boston Celtics watched devastation unfold Monday night involving Jayson Tatum. The star forward Tatum left with a painful leg injury. Tatum sent a message to his father after the NBA Playoffs injury, leaked officially Wednesday. Insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN/Andscape revealed the context of this heart-wrenching message. “I talked to his father this […]

With the season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, there’s no denying that it will be up to Jaylen Brown to lead the team as they’re down 3-1 to the New York Knicks. Before the Celtics prepare for Game 5, looking to extend the series, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins has a request for […]

After Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles, the forward has broken his silence on how he’s doing after the unfortunate incident. Tatum left the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks late in the game, but fast forward to Wednesday, fans will be happy to see he’s […]

With the disastrous season-ending injury to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in their Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, there are now questions about when a possible return will take place. While there has been even trade speculation around the Celtics because of the injury, there are many reasons to believe that won’t […]

The modern NBA is volatile and ruthless, but since Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have been a part of the Boston Celtics, they’ve consistently contended for championships. Some postseasons culminated in disappointing exits in the Eastern Conference Finals, while 2024 brought the Celtics their first championship in over 15 years. No matter the result, Tatum […]

The Boston Celtics are still alive in the playoffs, but things aren’t going to get better with them down 3-1 and Jayson Tatum out for the remainder of the postseason because of an Achilles injury. There’s also a very good chance that Tatum will be out for most of next season, which means the future […]

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett sent Jayson Tatum a heartwarming message after the superstar’s crushing injury against the New York Knicks. It’s been a brutal 24 hours for the defending champs. It was a back-and-forth affair on Monday with Tatum was having one of the best games of his career in Game 4 against a […]

When Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, it changed the Boston Celtics forever. Suddenly, the reigning and defending NBA Champions were not only without their best player for the remainder of this season but for much of, if not all of, next season too, leaving one of […]

The Boston Celtics received brutal news on Tuesday after it was confirmed that Jayson Tatum suffered a serious Achilles injury during the team’s 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. It’s unclear exactly when he’ll return, but the sports world sent its condolences to the 27-year-old forward. USA Basketball even sent its own […]

Whether you were rooting for the New York Knicks or the Boston Celtics to win Game 4 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, basketball fans everywhere were stunned and saddened by Jayson Tatum’s fourth-quarter injury. It was later announced by the Celtics’ official X account and Instagram that Tatum “underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday after suffering an Achilles injury in the team’s 121-113 Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks. It’s an injury we’ve seen several players suffer before, including Kevin Durant in 2019 when he tore his Achilles with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Hall […]

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics will be without star forward Jayson Tatum in their do-or-die Game 5 matchup against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, but he’s not the only player on the team’s injury report. The team officially ruled Tatum out after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the All-NBA forward suffered a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum joined a long list of injured stars in the NBA Playoffs on Monday. Fellow All-Stars Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard’s injuries share one thing in common with Tatum’s; they were all non-contact. Zach Lowe talked about the injuries around the league, drawing a connection between them and a long regular […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has been diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon and underwent surgery on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. An MRI revealed the severity of the injury, which effectively ends the Celtics’ title hopes and puts Tatum out for a vast majority, if not all, of the 2025-26 […]

The Boston Celtics seemed poised to win back-to-back NBA championships. That is, until the New York Knicks came along and took a 3-1 lead over the Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. Beyond that, Boston is poised to continue a 6-year trend that has prevented recent dynasties. Over the last six years, the […]

The “beef” between Jerry “Mr. Bing Bong” O’Connell and Barstool’s Dave Portnoy as the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics has paused amid the NBA Playoffs — at least for now. O’Connell posted on X, formerly Twitter, to announce that Mr. Bing Bong will be taking a sabbatical until the series is over. He posted […]

The Boston Celtics’ hopes of repeating as NBA champions are rapidly slipping away as they trail the New York Knicks 3-1 in their second-round playoff series. Compounding the crisis is the uncertainty surrounding Jayson Tatum, who suffered a noncontact lower-body injury late in Game 4 and is awaiting MRI results to determine the severity. According […]

The New York Knicks pushed the defending champion Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 121-113 win in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, taking a 3-1 lead in their second-round series. But the spotlight quickly shifted from the Knicks’ commanding performance to a potentially devastating injury to Celtics star Jayson […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, as the New York Knicks look to take close things out and head to the Eastern Conference Finals on the road in Boston when they take on the Celtics in Game 5 of this semifinal matchup on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Knicks-Celtics prediction […]

The Boston Celtics could not have envisaged a worse ending to Game 4 of their second-round matchup against the New York Knicks than the one that transpired on Monday night. In addition to losing a barnburner to the Knicks, 121-113, to fall down 3-1 in the series, they saw Jayson Tatum go down with a […]