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Jayson Tatum didn’t live up to expectations in 2018-19. Of course, he wasn’t the only player on the Boston Celtics who disappointed, either. The Celtics were a trendy championship pick going into last season, adding Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward to a roster that came within a single victory of the NBA Finals, but were […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is focusing on improving his offensive decision making this offseason. Celtics skills coach Drew Hanlen explained what he has been focusing on with the budding star: “The offense is going to put him in situations and he’s going to have to make the right play,” Hanlen said. “I think last […]

It’s safe to say Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum isn’t too happy about his NBA 2K20 rating. In a video posted on the official NBA 2K20 Twitter account, Tatum said that he is expecting a higher rating this year. He was an 87 in NBA 2K19, and he thinks he deserves a better one this […]

Kawhi-PG … LeBron-AD … and Jayson-Jaylen? The Boston Celtics are high on the potential of young wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, both of whom enter a revamped Beantown roster noticeably missing All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Al Horford. “Everyone loves Kawhi (Leonard) and PG (Paul George) as a wing duo. We think we have our […]

The Boston Celtics told teams this summer small forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were off the table in trade talks. An opposing executive told Keith Smith of Celtics Blog his team called the Celtics asking about Brown and Boston quickly told him both Brown and Tatum weren’t going anywhere. “That’s the guy we wanted […]

Rival NBA executives have been highly coveting Boston Celtics rising junior Jayson Tatum, apparently trying to trade for the small forward in spite of general manager Danny Ainge’s high asking price. Via Kevin Smith in SB Nation’s CelticsBlog: Opposing executive on Tatum: “We tried to get him. The price they asked was insane, as it […]

Just over a year ago, Jayson Tatum was on top of the world. He was one of the brightest young stars in the NBA, he was coming off of a terrific playoff run and he had just posterized LeBron James. As a result, the hype surrounding Tatum heading into the 2018-19 campaign was insane, if […]

Kemba Walker says Jayson Tatum is a big reason why he signed with the Boston Celtics in free agency. Walker and Tatum were in Paris together before the free agency period started. Walker says he and Tatum spoke about playing together on the Celtics. The three-time All-Star admits he gets good vibes when he’s around […]

Jayson Tatum disappointed in his sophomore season. Struggling to find his niche in the Boston Celtics’ offense, Tatum began forcing the issue far more often than he did as a rookie, trading spot-up three-pointers and dribble drives for pull-up long twos. His efficiency suffered as a result, and so did the Celtics at large. A […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell took questions via Twitter from some of his followers on Wednesday night. One curious fan asked Mitchell who he thought was the most unguardable player from the 2017 draft class. The budding star shouted out Boston Celtics wing Jayson Tatum, but was quick to add that he is not an […]

The Boston Celtics have emerged as one of the many teams that have shown a serious interest in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. However, it seems that this might not push through, considering how some people from the Celtics camp feel that the Wizards would require Jayson Tatum in any potential trade deal. This is […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Jordan Brand, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The St. Louis-born star is coming off being the first NBA player to suit up in Nike’s auto-lacing Adapt BB model this past season, soon switching to one of the Swoosh’s subsidiaries with the iconic Jumpman […]

Jayson Tatum’s tweet about the Boston Celtics seven years ago has resurfaced, thanks in large part to its “timeliness.” Back June 2012 — five years before he was drafted to the NBA — Tatum tweeted about the Celtics’ fortunes (or lack thereof) for the upcoming 2012-13 NBA season. Tatum notably said that things were “not […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had an impressive rookie year capped off with an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. With him as the primary option on offense, the Green Gang forced Game 7 against the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. They almost won that series but collapsed in the final minutes of the contest. A […]

The Boston Celtics may not have gotten their guy in Anthony Davis, but based on Davis’s desires, it seemed he was never destined to become a member of the Celtics anyway. Davis refused to commit to Boston beyond next year, and with Kyrie Irving’s status in limbo, it would have been far too risky for […]

The Boston Celtics lost the Anthony Davis sweepstakes because of their reluctance to include some of their most valuable assets during trade discussions. The All-Star forward has been traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers, which left the Celtics with no choice but to move on. However, according to ESPN’s Ramona […]

The Boston Celtics could have acquired Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. However, they refused to involve Jayson Tatum in the trade talks. According to Marc Stein of New York Times, the Celtics refusal to include Tatum in the discussions for AD put the Los Angeles Lakers in prime position to make the trade […]

As Boston Celtics forward and St. Louis native Jayson Tatum celebrated the St. Louis Blues’ Game 7 win against the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final, some Boston fans were not too happy about the alleged disrespect shown by the 20-year-old towards his adopted city. Not that he needed it, but Al Horford’s sister, […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum is ecstatic over the St. Louis Blues’ win in the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Tatum reacted to fellow St. Louis native and Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s tweet in the aftermath of the Blues’ win on Wednesday. The Blues beat the Boston Bruins on the road, 4-1, to […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is perhaps the single most desired asset in a potential trade for Anthony Davis, one that can fit the “young player with All-Star potential” portion of the three-pronged request president of basketball operations David Griffin gave Monday to teams that inquired about the framework. It was Tatum who reportedly made […]

After all the rumors all season long questioning the Boston Celtics’ lack of chemistry, Jayson Tatum has finally admitted that the team wasn’t on the same page all season long. In the Good N’ Plenty podcast with Jeff Goodman, Tatum said their lack of chemistry on and off a court lasted all season long. And […]

It turns out the New Orleans Pelicans are coveting Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum the most in a potential trade for disgruntled All-Star center Anthony Davis. This was what a league source told WDSU sports reporter Fletcher Mackel on Thursday. The package for Anthony Davis includes guard Marcus Smart, a Celtics role player, and […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum’s trade stock “took a hit” this season, according to an Eastern Conference scout who spoke with Ben Standig of NBC Sports. The Celtics are widely expected to try and trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis this summer. To acquire Davis, the Celtics would likely have […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown says his and Jayson Tatum’s “best days are yet to come.” Brown says he and Tatum are lucky. They were both high draft picks and came into a winning situation with the Celtics. So even though Boston underwhelmed this season, Brown knows the future is bright. “(Tatum’s) 21, I’m […]

Amid their heartbreaking loss and the subsequent elimination in Game 5, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens praised Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for handling the pressure under the spotlight despite their youth. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens admitted that he can’t imagine himself in Tatum and Brown’s shoes. If it was him, […]

An anonymous NBA general manager reportedly believes Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum can be the No. 1 offensive option on a team. However, the GM doesn’t think that team would win a lot of games if Tatum is the best player on the roster, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News: “Here’s the thing: […]

There are reportedly some members of the Boston Celtics organization who want to prioritize the development of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown over chasing big names in free agency or trades, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Once Kyrie Irving opts out of his 2019-20 player option with the Celtics this summer, Boston becomes […]

Coming into the 2018-19 season, much of the Boston Celtics’ expected dominance stemmed from the assumption that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would continue on the path toward imminent stardom uninterrupted. Instead, beset by the presence of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, both of whom missed last year’s playoffs, the Celtics’ young wings have mostly […]

In Game 4 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals, Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe had one of his team’s most impressive highlights of the night when he swatted Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum’s layup attempt into the stands in the fourth quarter. Tatum was attempting to push the Celtics into one last run, but Bledsoe […]

The Boston Celtics are led by Al Horford and Kyrie Irving, but they also wouldn’t be where they are without young players such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is very impressed by what both Tatum and Brown have done thus far in their brief NBA tenures, saying that the […]

The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the first round. The Pacers remained competitive throughout the series, but it was evident that the Celtics were the better team. Whenever the games were close, it was Boston who constantly executed the right plays and made the clutch baskets, […]

Boston Celtics youngsters Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have had a charmed start to their careers. After nearly helping lead Boston to the NBA Finals last season, Brown and Tatum were widely lauded as two of the best players in their respective draft classes. Brown was drafted by Boston in 2016 and has since become […]

Boston Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum says trade rumors don’t bother him because they’re part of the business side of the NBA. Tatum will likely be involved in trade rumors this summer, as the Celtics are widely expected to try and trade for New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis. The 21-year-old says […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum has “a big a** picture” in his house of his massive dunk on LeBron James from the 2018 playoffs. Tatum posterized James in Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs wound up winning the game and series, but it was a special moment for Tatum, who […]

This past Saturday, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum left early during his team’s loss against the Orlando Magic as a result of a shin contusion and proceeded to miss the rest of that game and the final game of the regular season. However, the injury does not seem to be too big of a deal, […]

The Boston Celtics will play their final game of the 2019 regular season on Tuesday night. Their first goal is to win and secure the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, earning them home-court advantage in the first round. However, the team’s next priority is to get healthy before the postseason. In particular, two starters […]

The Boston Celtics suffered what could be a major blow to their playoff chances, as they lost two starters to injuries during their 116-108 defeat against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics lost Jayson Tatum early in the first quarter due to a left shin contusion, then lost Marcus Smart midway through the third as he […]

Jayson Tatum suffered what looked like a shin contusion in the first quarter of the Boston Celtics’ game against the Orlando Magic. It was then announced that he would not return into the game. The Celtics announced that Jayson Tatum is OUT for the remainder of the game tonight with a left shin contusion. — […]