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Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum can add another incredible highlight play to his collection. In their game against the Golden State Warriors, the 21-year-old forward not only rejected Kevin Durant at the rim, but he was also able to steal the ball away to the disappointment of KD. Midway through the third quarter of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has an NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award to his name, so it really shouldn’t come as a surprise that he would deny Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum at the rim when given the chance. Not on Draymond's ⌚️!#DubNation | #PlayersOnly pic.twitter.com/4nzYoihyp0 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens lashed out on one of the referees who gave Jayson Tatum a technical foul. Peep the clip below posted by John Karalis of MassLive. According to Stevens, Tatum was simply waving at referee JT Orr. The referee, however, saw Tatum’s antics as unnecessary and worthy of a technical foul. Brad […]

It’s no secret that the Boston Celtics had high expectations coming into this season. After all, the club finished in the second seed in the Eastern Conference with the fourth-best record in the NBA last season. This year, the Celtics expected another season of dominance. While the team has been good once again, they’ve definitely […]

The Boston Celtics have made one thing clear to the New Orleans Pelicans in pre-trade conversations for talisman Anthony Davis — everyone in their roster will be made available to acquire the six-time All-Star, including promising young wing Jayson Tatum, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Jayson Tatum has been thrust into the spotlight […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum enjoyed a breakout rookie season, and he really stepped up in the absence of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward during the team’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals. While the Celtics have had their share of issues this season, they still have a ton of talent and will be a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum heard his name tossed about in trade talks ahead of this season’s deadline. Most reports indicated that the C’s were willing to offer the former No. 3 overall pick in a package deal for Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis — a plan that ultimately fell through. Some players might feel a […]

Jayson Tatum wasn’t scared to make yet another prediction after accurately forecasting his win at the Skills Challenge during All-Star Saturday, coming in clutch with a half-court bomb to upset a faster Trae Young. The Boston Celtics forward hasn’t made the leap many expected him to make after a rousing rookie season in 2017-18, yet […]

When the Boston Celtics selected Jayson Tatum with the third overall pick in the 2017 draft, they knew they’ll be getting a player ready for the NBA. As it turns out, though, even New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis saw great things from the second-year forward before he played in the league … well, even […]

It’s just a fact: chase-down blocks are the best blocks. Giannis Antetokounmpo must know this because this is exactly what he delivered to fans in attendance to see the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Boston Celtics. As Jayson Tatum gunned down the court, thinking he was home safe on his fast-break bucket, Giannis interrupted with […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is easily one of the most exciting young players in the league. He has electrified NBA fans in his one and a half seasons of play, and its clear he is a special talent that will have a long and successful career. This is proven by the fact that the […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the five teams in the East that are seriously contending for the title, but Stephen A. Smith believes their chances lean on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The team is laden with veteran talent, from Kyrie Irving to Al Horford to Gordon Hayward. All three of these players are […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis made waves during All-Star Weekend when he revealed that the Boston Celtics are, in fact, on his list in spite of constant reports that said Davis was not interested in playing for the Celtics. Obviously, this is a game-changer for numerous reasons, assuming it is actually true. First of […]

Trades are very fun for the fan base, but they are not fun for the athletes themselves. They have to be uprooted and move mid season. For young players being involved in trade rumors can hinder the mental aspect of their game. Just ask Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum. For players like Celtics’ second-year […]

Fresh off of his very impressive win at this year’s edition of the Skills Challenge, Boston Celtics sophomore sensation Jayson Tatum was absolutely beaming with confidence. So much so, that he guaranteed that the Celtics are going to win this season’s NBA title. Boston might not have to wait long for its next title, according […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum might have just had the most exciting win in Skills Challenge history. The second-year man hit a desperation half-court shot to beat Trae Young in the final round. During the post-tournament interview, Tatum called for Taco Bell (who sponsors the challenge) to set up a deal with him. Jayson Tatum, […]

One day, Jayson Tatum will be playing in All-Star Weekend’s main event. Until then, though, the Boston Celtics star is happy to share any award he receives at the league’s midseason party with his family. After winning the Taco Bell Skills Challenge by banking in a running 40-footer to beat Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum wowed the fans at the Spectrum Center when he beat Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young for the Skills Challenge title with the help of a little bit of luck. https://twitter.com/abdulamemon/status/1096946690060439552 Young’s speed was evident in the final round, and Tatum knew he wouldn’t be able to beat the Hawks rookie […]

In an interview with ESPN, Jayson Tatum says he loves playing for the Boston Celtics and wants to spend his entire career with the franchise. After Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, Tatum’s name came up in trade rumors. Boston can’t trade for Davis until the summer because of the Rose […]

The Celtics and Lakers have a lengthy history. Though its diminished in recent seasons, the rivalry that exists between the two teams goes back to the NBA’s inception. Despite that fact, Jayson Tatum is becoming a disciple of Kobe Bryant — one of the greatest players to ever wear a purple and gold uniform. Bryant, […]

Tuesday night’s contest between the Sixers and the Celtics was an important one, and players on both sides of the court knew it. With significant star power all around, the game was certain to have some highlight-reel plays. The latest is courtesy of Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum: Jayson Tatum spins around Embiid and dunks […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA, which is why the New Orleans Pelicans strongly value him in Anthony Davis trade talks. The Celtics could not trade for Davis at the deadline due to the “Rose rule” concerning Kyrie Irving, meaning Boston has to wait until the […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing for a busy summer after this season, as they are expected to negotiate with the New Orleans Pelicans about a trade for Anthony Davis. The Pels refused to move AD before last week’s trade deadline, despite a massive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans would reportedly ask the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics briefly discussed the framework of an Anthony Davis trade and the Pelicans were left with the impression that Boston small forward Jayson Tatum will be available in the summer, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. The Celtics couldn’t trade for Davis this season while Kyrie Irving was […]

With less than 24 hours to go, the closer the NBA Trade Deadline gets, the less likely it appears that the league will see a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics for Anthony Davis. This essentially means Boston will have the best chance at Davis come summertime, but as Tracy McGrady pointed […]

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is looking to improve on other aspects of his offensive game. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, the sophomore star is working on increasing his trips to the charity stripe. Tatum on getting to the line: "The type of player I want to be, all the guys […]

It seems like a trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans involving Anthony Davis is dead for now. This is great news for Celtics fans, as their team now has a shot at the perennial talent. Unfortunately for the same fans, this trade would probably have to include young star Jayson Tatum. […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is now just around the corner with the league starting to unveil more and more details surrounding this year’s festivities. With the annual event taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina this time around, the NBA continues to add to the always popular weekend. With the league previously announcing that a few legends […]

The New Orleans Pelicans turned down a massive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis on Tuesday, with the Lakers’ offer reportedly featuring Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Ivica Zubac, Josh Hart, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, plus draft picks. So, basically, the Lakers were willing to trade their entire team outside of LeBron […]

The Boston Celtics arguably have the best package to offer in the league-wide sweepstakes for New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis. President Danny Ainge has a stockpile of intriguing young players and first-round draft picks that he can present to the Pelicans in exchange for their disgruntled superstar. The most intriguing of those assets […]

The Boston Celtics will be forced to make promises to the New Orleans Pelicans soon if they hope for them to patiently wait until the summer to discuss a trade for their talisman player Anthony Davis. Jayson Tatum, rests as the singlemost wanted asset the Pelicans would want, and he’d likely have to be dangled […]

The Boston Celtics have been ensnared in trade rumors for the entire week after reports of an Anthony Davis trade request went viral. Danny Ainge, who has salivated over Davis for the better part of two seasons now, has reached out to his young players Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to inform them of the […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the best young players in the league, mainly known for his smooth offensive game. However, Tatum can also get up and throw it down. That was on full display during the Celtics’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, when Tatum caught what was a perfect […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was named the honorary coach for the USA in the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star Weekend, meaning he will actually get the chance to coach his teammate: Jayson Tatum. Jayson Tatum is in his second year in the league, so he is eligible to participate in the event, and because […]

Most people believe Jayson Tatum is one of the NBA’s most promising young players. Much less certain, especially in the wake of Anthony Davis requesting a trade earlier this week, is with what team he will develop into a star. Not that the Boston Celtics wing seems to mind, though. “It’s good to be wanted,” Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics have one of the most talented rosters in the league. They can go eight players deep without any let up in quality of play. However, there is evidence that the Celts may be too talented for their own good which has caused some friction in the locker room and during games. With […]

In what could potentially be a preview of this year’s NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors battle it out Saturday night. And despite the Dubs having the advantage in terms of star power, Celtics forward Jayson Tatum isn’t showing any signs of intimidation, especially against Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Happening early […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is one of his team’s — and arguably, one of the league’s — best defenders. As it turns out, though, Smart actually has a lot of other talents within him. One such skill is the ability to impersonate his teammates’ moves on the hardcourt. His latest victim was sophomore forward […]

Boston Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum has been invited to participate in the 2019 Taco Bell Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. The event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Spectrum Center. #Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge […]