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As the NBA world reacts to the Boston Celtics’ trade for Nikola Vucevic before the deadline, radio color commentator Cedric Maxwell believes it’s a step in the right direction for all parties involved. The Chicago Bulls received one of the better secondary scorers in the NBA this season in Anfernee Simons, and the Celtics get […]

The Boston Celtics are third in the Eastern Conference, and some would say that it’s a surprise that they’ve been this good with all the turnover they had before the season started. Jaylen Brown has stepped in and become the top dog for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum is sidelined recovering from his Achilles injury. […]

Victor Wembanyama is on his way to eventually becoming the top player in the NBA. It is only a matter of time. His presence in San Antonio has done wonders for this organization that already has had a ton of success. From David Robinson to Tim Duncan to Kawhi Leonard to Wemby, the Spurs always […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference this season, and they’re doing it while Jayson Tatum is sidelined as he continues to rehab from his Achilles injury. Tatum has always left the door open on possibly returning sometime late in the season, but it’s still uncertain if he’ll […]

Fans of the Boston Celtics got excited after Jayson Tatum seemingly hinted recently that he is close to returning to action. A few days ago, a video of him working out spread on social media. Tatum, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, looked fit and ready to go. Even Derrick White was impressed, saying […]

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum opened up about his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, this season, and the pressure he felt alongside All-Star Jaylen Brown to win, while reflecting on their championship run in 2024. It didn’t take Tatum long to figure out playing for the Celtics means you’re held to a higher standard, especially […]

Amist trade season, the Boston Celtics were reportedly linked to centers that could be available ahead of the NBA trade deadline, as Jayson Tatum impending return lingers. With the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics (29-17) are reportedly interested in adding to a potential title-contending roster. However, Boston could settle for a smaller […]

The Boston Celtics are playing solid basketball at the moment, despite missing Jayson Tatum due to an Achilles injury. During his time in recovery, Tatum has been working to get better. However, he also appeared on a recent podcast episode and said he still has not gotten over the experience at the 2024 Olympics because […]

Jayson Tatum is watching his Boston Celtics play very well right now. It’s urged him on to want to return and play this season; however, it’s going to be a difficult path back, as he has not played since April. Tatum joined The Pivot Podcast and talked about many things, like his injury, Kobe Bryant, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have fallen on hard times so far during the 2025-26 NBA season, recently losing Ja Morant to another injury as trade rumors swirl around the franchise. The Grizzlies currently sit below the .500 mark on the season and would miss the postseason altogether if the season ended today. Recently, injured Boston Celtics […]

A recent workout video showing Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum looking a little bit like his old self before the Achilles injury was circulating around social media, and making Celtics fans pine for his return. There’s been no official word as to whether or not the Celtics expect Tatum to suit up this season, but […]

Over the weekend, a new workout video featuring Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum began making the rounds across social media. The video, shot by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, showed Tatum looking a little like his old self before being sidelined by an Achilles injury. The video grabbed Celtics fans’ attention, and even Derrick […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the surprise stories of the first half of the NBA season, currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference despite playing without injured superstar Jayson Tatum. In Tatum’s absence, Jaylen Brown has taken his game to a borderline MVP level, and Boston has also gotten elite supporting […]

The Boston Celtics are doing the unthinkable this season. After losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles tear during last year’s playoff run, this season was expected to be a down year for the team. Yes, they still had Jaylen Brown, but competing for a title seemed far off. Their trades in the offseason seemed to […]

The Boston Celtics are contenders again this season. Not much was expected this season after it appeared they would be without superstar Jayson Tatum throughout the season after he tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks, but now it appears he could be back in February or March. Even […]

The Boston Celtics had a lot of turnover heading into this season, and many thought that they would somewhat struggle, especially without their best player. So far, they’re proving the doubters wrong and are one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference, led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and other key players on the […]

Jayson Tatum is one of the brightest stars in the NBA. The six time NBA All-Star was one of the main players who helped the Boston Celtics capture the historic 18th championship banner. Moreover, at 27 years old, fans are only starting to see his prime version. While a ruptured Achilles in last year’s playoffs […]

On Monday night, the Boston Celtics improved to 23-12 with a comfortable home win over the Chicago Bulls, 115-101. The big hero of this game was Anfernee Simons, who poured in 27 points, more than making up for a rare off night from Jaylen Brown on the heels of his 50-point performance against the Los […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ reign at the top of the NBA power rankings wasn’t expected to last long after three straight wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially with how dominant the defending champions have been all season. However, as the calendar has flipped to 2026, the Thunder’s chances of winning back-to-back titles are certainly […]

The Boston Celtics received an encouraging sign on Christmas Eve, as Jayson Tatum continued his rehabilitation process without taking the holiday off. With the Celtics firmly positioned in the Eastern Conference race, the moment highlighted both Tatum’s injury recovery progress and the team’s ongoing playoff push to win championship No. 19. The former Duke standout […]

The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics were expected to get pushed hard by the Mavs and Luka Doncic in that series, but Boston was focused behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and they were able to assert themselves […]

The Boston Celtics were not making plans for another championship run in the 2025-26 season. When Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles tear in last year’s playoffs against the New York Knicks, the immediate thought was he would not be back until the 2026-27 season. As a result, general manager Brad Stevens was able […]

Ella Mai rarely invites the public into her personal world, but the Grammy-winning singer offered a rare glimpse during a recent interview with KISS XTRA, per Complex. Speaking candidly, Mai opened up about life after welcoming a child with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, touching on motherhood, privacy, and how her perspective has shifted in […]

Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin knows what it’s like to be on top of the basketball world. He also understands how it feels to have injuries unjustly knock you off that apex when you least expect it. For those reasons, Griffin can relate to his former teammate, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, more than most […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are streaking, as they’ve won five games in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 contests. That’s good enough to put the 15-9 C’s in third place in the Eastern Conference, making their playoff prospects feel much more real than they did coming into the season. And if […]

The Boston Celtics felt a surge of life this week as new footage from their practice facility lit up social media. Jayson Tatum sent Celtics fans buzzing as his fired-up 1-on-1 work hinted at an injury return that suddenly feels real. His footwork looked sharp and his balance looked clean. More importantly, his confidence looked […]

When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles before the season even began, most of the NBA world quietly reset their expectations for the Boston Celtics. Losing an MVP-level superstar is supposed to collapse a team’s ceiling. Add in the departures of Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet in the offseason, […]

Jayson Tatum got honest about his co-star Jaylen Brown winning NBA Finals MVP for the Boston Celtics in the 2023-24 campaign. Tatum and Brown led the Celtics to the mountaintop for the first time in their careers. They helped the team win 64 regular-season games and go 16-3 in the postseason. This includes a five-game […]

It’s been over 29 weeks since Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum hit the lowest point of his basketball career. The six-time All-Star was at his weakest when he suffered a ruptured Achilles in May during the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals and had to immediately rush to a New York City hospital for surgery. Cut to […]

Jayson Tatum continues to look far ahead as he rehabs, and he revealed a long-term goal that instantly caught attention. The Boston Celtics star wants to create a moment that only LeBron James has pulled off. Tatum hopes to share an NBA court with his son Deuce one day, just like LeBron did with Bronny, […]

Jayson Tatum did not even try to hide it; he completely lost it. Boston Celtics star Tatum was on a Twitch Stream with Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris when the conversation turned to the 2017-18 Celtics. Tatum called that squad “the most fun basketball team” he has been on. Then the Morris twins started cooking […]

Injuries and setbacks are an unfortunate reality that can sometimes force members of a roster to elevate different aspects of their game. Even if a player does not permanently become the focal point of a team’s tendencies, the responsibilities learned during a time of crisis can pay dividends once full health is restored. Through their […]

It’s time for a betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we renew this classic rivalry in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks (13-6) take on the Boston Celtics (11-9) with New York leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Celtics prediction and pick. The New York Knicks are currently second in […]

The Boston Celtics are going to have a rollercoaster of a season without superstar player Jayson Tatum available for the year. After 18 games, the Celtics are a strong 10-8 and are coming off an outstanding win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, ending the Pistons’ 13-game winning streak. Jaylen Brown was the star […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum always wants to win, but he can’t help his team capture victories from the sidelines while rehabbing a ruptured Achilles. Well, at least not directly. Even though the six-time All-Star might not be able to play this season, he’s still determined to do everything he can to impact […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart reached out to Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum amid his former teammates’ recovery from a ruptured Achilles. Tatum posted a recent update on social media, reminding everyone he’s now six months removed from surgery. Smart, who played alongside Tatum throughout the six-time All-Star’s first six seasons […]

A lot has changed for the Boston Celtics. Two years after winning a championship and reigning supreme at the top of the NBA, the Celtics have shifted course, especially after Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. While new faces are getting used to being in Boston and learning a new system, the Celtics’ veterans are setting the […]

On Monday evening, the Boston Celtics picked up their first win of the season with a comfortable road victory over the winless New Orleans Pelicans. It was a much-needed effort from Boston, which stumbled out of the gates to an 0-3 start thanks in large part to the injury absence of Jayson Tatum. Tatum of […]

Much has been made about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and his potential return, with the initial expectation being that he would sit out the entire 2025-26 NBA season. However, recent updates have been more optimistic, with many expecting him to be back at some point during the campaign. Chris Haynes is one of them, as […]