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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was gassed out after defending his fellow Missourian in Jayson Tatum for the majority of their game against the Boston Celtics. Beal managed to hold his own all throughout the tilt but admitted that Tatum has been a handful to contain on the floor. “I’m strong, I can hold my […]

The Boston Celtics are undergoing some issues with COVID-19 recently and it looks like they’ll be without their best player for a period of time. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Jayson Tatum will be entering quarantine for up to two weeks due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson […]

Basketball and thrash talk seem to go hand-in-hand, especially in the NBA. Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, however, is one of the rare ones who do not like playing mind games and prefers to let his game do the talking. But the 22-year-old swingman admitted to breaking his rule on Friday, as he engaged in […]

Larry Bird and Kevin McHale know that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn’t let a shortened offseason bother them one bit. They’re off to a hot start for the Boston Celtics this 2021 NBA season. With starting point guard Kemba Walker out, these two swingmen have carried the load and spearheaded the Celtics to a […]

There’s no question that Jayson Tatum is on his way to greatness. The 22-year-old Boston Celtics forward is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA and is paving his own path to etch his name in the history books. On Monday, Tatum was at it again as he dropped 40 points against the […]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum may be the face of the team, but the two believe Marcus Smart is the most important player for the Boston Celtics. Not only is Smart the longest-tenured player, but Brown and Tatum acknowledge him as the “heart and soul” of the squad. After the Celtics’ 122-120 win over the […]

The Boston Celtics were able to walk away with a clutch 122-120 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. The final seconds that sealed the Celtics’ victory came down to some heroic plays from Jayson Tatum on both ends of the floor. One of the more impressive moments was Tatum’s last-minute jump shot while defended […]

Jayson Tatum delivered for the Boston Celtics when it mattered most. After giving Boston a two-point lead over the Detroit Pistons on a jump shot with just under three seconds remaining, Tatum one-upped himself a moment later with a game-saving block on Blake Griffin as time expired. Watch the heroics for yourself, via NBA TV: […]

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics put forth an impressive effort on Wednesday night in a 126-107 rout of the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown finished with a career-high 42 points on 15-of-21 shooting, including 7-of-10 from downtown. He also added five rebounds and four assists. After the game, his All-Star teammate Jayson Tatum was effusive in […]

Boston Celtics rookie Payton Pritchard has been garnering attention due to his solid play in the early stages of his first campaign in the league. His teammate in Jayson Tatum recently gave him the nickname ‘8-Mile’, a reference to his resemblance to the movie’s main character, B-Rabbit, which was played by rapper Eminem, per Yahoo […]

Jayson Tatum may be the best player of the Boston Celtics, but for Jaylen Brown, “the GOAT” is rookie guard Payton Pritchard. In the Celtics’ 116-111 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Pritchard came off the bench and dropped 10 points, five rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes of play. More than his […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum pulled a page out of Kobe Bryant’s book on Christmas Day when facing former teammate Kyrie Irving and the Nets. Tatum found some space after a nifty spin, then sunk a deep three over Irving’s outstretched hand. As both trotted up the court, Tatum casually slapped his former teammate’s  butt: […]

After Jayson Tatum knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer over Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, Boston Celtics icon Paul Piece immediately tweeted that Tatum “didn’t call bank I called game.” Afterwards, many started wondering, did Tatum get lucky? Or did he really aim for the backboard? In the post-game presser, Tatum broke down the play, remaining humble […]

Jayson Tatum has a message for the other 29 NBA teams after leading the Boston Celtics to victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in opening night. Tatum banked the game-winner to give the Celtics the 122-121 win on Wednesday, and the 22-year-old star did it in style while facing reigning Defensive Player of the Year Giannis […]

It’s safe to say Paul Pierce was impressed with Jayson Tatum’s game-winner for the Boston Celtics against the Milwaukee Bucks in opening night, so much so that he even referenced a previous catchphrase he uttered after delivering his own buzzer-beater. With the Bucks leading 120-119 with only 8.9 seconds left, Tatum took matters into his […]

The Boston Celtics took home their first win of the early 2020-21 NBA season, thanks to star forward Jayson Tatum banking in a 3-pointer over two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. JAYSON TATUM GAME WINNER OVER GIANNIS 🚨🔥pic.twitter.com/v8BxkwWbuX — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 24, 2020 The Bucks had 0.4 seconds on the clock to […]

Though Jayson Tatum is the franchise guy of the Boston Celtics now, there was a time when he hated the team so much because he was a big Los Angeles Lakers fan. And to top it off, he didn’t even know where Boston was on the map. Tatum sat down with ex-NBA player Quentin Richardson […]

After signing a lucrative five-year, $195 million extension this offseason with the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum made it clear that he wants to remain a Celtic for the foreseeable future. But it wasn’t always like that, as the 22-year-old actually grew up wanting to play for their bitter rival, the Los Angeles Lakers just like Kobe Bryant, […]

The Boston Celtics have thrived in today’s so-called position-less era, with the brilliance of coach Brad Stevens playing a huge part. Still, there’s still some cause for concern with starting point guard Kemba Walker still not 100% heading into the new NBA season. Walker’s bothersome knee has forced Stevens to seek playmaking elsewhere, using both […]

Budding NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Tyler Herro will star in a YouTube miniseries developed by New Era, that will recap the two’s experience in the league’s bubble in Orlando, per Justin Quinn of USA Today. Joined by former sharpshooter Quentin Richardson, Herro and Tatum will participate in Zoom sessions to discuss what is was […]

The Boston Celtics have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals three times in the last four years. At this point, it’s hard to deny that anything less than a trip to the NBA Finals is going to be a disappointment for this squad. For his part, Celtics star Jaylen Brown believes that this will […]

As the 2020-’21 season prepares to take off, bettors are rushing to the sportsbooks to place their best 2021 NBA MVP bets. Among the most heavily wagered futures is one that is hardest to predict: Who will hoist the 2021 NBA MVP Award at the end of the regular season? To start the shortened campaign, […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum recently inked a five-year max contract extension, sealing his place as one of the brightest young talents in the NBA today. But Tatum isn’t motivated by the money. His mission is to be one of the best players to ever touch a basketball. In a conference call with the media, […]

Boston Celtics budding star forward Jayson Tatum already has plenty of game, though he’s still adding elements to his hoops repertoire. And now, ahead of his fourth NBA season, he’s added 10 more pounds of muscle, too. “I’ve gained probably about 10 pounds,” Tatum said after Wednesday’s practice, via MassLive. “I think that’s just obviously […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has one of the more prolific players in the league today, though the former Louisville Cardinals standout is not known for his height. With Mitchell also serving as one of the more outspoken players in the league, it is no surprise that the Jazz guard was quick to call out […]

After another breakout year with the Boston Celtics last season, Jayson Tatum is primed to emerge as one of the very top forwards in the NBA in the coming season — if he isn’t already. Some huge expectations are riding on the 22-year-old’s broad shoulders, but for his part, Tatum appears to be more than […]

This short offseason seems to have been enough time for Boston Celtics players Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart to gauge the performance of the new additions to their team. Both of them are in agreement that rookie Payton Pritchard will make an impact this season. Pritchard was the 22nd overall pick by the Celtics in […]

There are a number of pressing questions that the Boston Celtics would need to answer as they open their training camp for the 2020-2021 NBA season. The squad is looking to improve on last season’s ECF berth. For Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, one of the most pressing questions he wants answered is where the heck […]

The Boston Celtics have held onto their ideals coming out of the offseason. Their championship window continues to increase while they continue building towards the future. This was bound to be an offseason for Boston brass where there wasn’t too many fireworks at the end of the road. Even so, the Celtics front office was […]

Jayson Tatum is the best player on the Boston Celtics, and he’s catching the eye of other stars playing in the Boston area. With neither of them being able to swap jerseys on the court, Tatum and Stephon Gilmore showed respect to one another by swapping jerseys via mail. Two of Boston's best ✊🏾@BumpNrunGilm0re | […]

Jayson Tatum is having a memorable offseason. Weeks after signing a five-year, $195 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, the 22-year old also celebrated a momentous occasion: the birthday of his son Deuce, who turned three on Sunday. Tatum, a first time All Star and All-NBA Third Team member last season, posted pictures of […]

For Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum, being offered a max contract is a dream come true. And this is one of the key reasons why he inked a five-year max extension with the team. Via the Celtics’ Twitter, Tatum shared that he wants to continue donning the legendary Celtics Green and White. And being a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum just got some new ink done, and he decided to show it off on social media. It’s a pretty big back piece that adds to Tatum’s growing collection of body art. Here’s a look at the new piece, which Tatum himself posted on hi IG Stories: The new piece is […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley has been known to fire back at his critics from time to time. Of course, the Chuckster wasn’t going to let the wise-cracking  Jayson Tatum get away with one after he took aim at his rather mediocre golf game. The Hall of Fame forward joined a star-studded list of sports icons […]

For the most part, the Boston Celtics have rounded up their 2020 offseason. As normal, it was filled with them being linked to multiple prominent figures all while attempting to retain some free agents of their own in the process. As expected, they locked up franchise star Jayson Tatum, signing him to a five-year, $195 […]

It’s another day of the NBA offseason, which means another video of stars working on their games has graced our social media feeds. This time, noted NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen posted a video of two of his All-Star clients: Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. As seen in the […]

The Boston Celtics have officially signed forward Jayson Tatum to a $195 million contract extension, the team has formally announced. With such a move ultimately becoming a no-brainer for the team’s front office, Tatum’s mindset moving forward is no doubt centered around remaining in Boston for as long as possible. “I am incredibly grateful to […]

It’s a good day in the city of Boston as the Boston Celtics finally put their money where their mouths are and extended swingman Jayston Tatum with a huge 5-year max deal worth $195 million. With the way things stand, the Celtics will be moving forward with both Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown leading the […]

On the same day 2017 NBA Draft classmate Donovan Mitchell received his new deal, Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has reportedly reached his own max contract extension, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Tatum gets the full designated rookie max extension, with the All-NBA escalators that'll take it near $200M, sources said. Tatum's agent Jeff […]