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Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics strongly believes that Kyrie Irving’s comments came from a good place. Per Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, Tatum commented on Irving’s criticism of the team. To recall, Irving said that the young guys in the team don’t know what it takes to be a championship contender. Per NBA reporter […]

Nike made big waves today posting a video featuring young NBA players trying on their new self-lacing basketball shoes. Though the teaser doesn’t show the shoes, Jordan Bell summarized the video perfectly with his opening line: “Oh sh**.” The video, including players such as De’Aaron Fox, Kyle Kuzma, Jayson Tatum and more, showcased the players’ […]

In midst of the Anthony Davis trade hoopla, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum decided to join in with his own hyperbole. When asked via the Celtics Beat Podcast, Tatum stated that he would trade himself for Davis if he were considered a trading option. “Yeah, I’d trade me too for Anthony Davis,” Whether it sounds […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is considered one of the smoothest young scorers in the league, possessing the length, athleticism and touch that is unmatched by many. On Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, Tatum’s offensive prowess was on full display, particularly on this play where he basically shook the entire Pacers defense for an […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum says he’d trade himself for New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis too. The Celtics have been linked to Anthony Davis for a few years now. If Davis declines the supermax extension in the summer from New Orleans, the Pelicans could trade AD out of fear of losing […]

Luka Doncic is quickly making a name for himself on the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic is turning in a magnificent rookie season and is the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year. ESPN analyst and former NBA great Chauncey Billups is a huge fan of Doncic. On ESPN’s “NBA Countdown,” Billups was asked about a few […]

Everyone knows about LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Steph Curry. But the NBA is starting to be taken over by young players right out of college. There is a handful of talented young players who have not even come close to their prime yet. Players like Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo just missed […]

On Saturday night, the Boston Celtics had a massive comeback and came away with a 112-103 away victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. Following the game, though, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens could not help but sing the praises of Grizzlies rookie Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson had another good outing against the C’s, and Stevens was […]

After the Boston Celtics lost to the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Friday, the team had a players-only meeting, a congregation Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum says is nobody’s business. The Bucks defeated the Celtics 120-107, handing Boston its third-straight loss. The Celtics didn’t open the postgame locker room for about 30 minutes after the […]

Boston Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum wants to be the next Paul Pierce, in the sense that he wants to win a championship with the Celtics and be loved by the city of Boston. Paul Pierce is one of the best players in Celtics franchise history. Pierce is second on Boston’s all-time scoring list […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has carved himself plenty of notoriety after a bright rookie season and a steady sophomore effort with the team in his second season, yet his personal life … is whole ‘nother deal. The 20-year-old took to Instagram to post a picture of his son, only to have his ex-girlfriend, Samie […]

The Boston Celtics got off to a rough start this season despite being one of the favorites to gun for the vacant Eastern Conference throne, now that LeBron James released his stronghold by going West for the first time in his career. Second-year forward Jayson Tatum reflected on the team’s subpar start as they head […]

Clarity is one of the most important conversations to have for a team. In basketball, it’s important for the coach to establish roles throughout the team: transparency helps with short and long-term goals. For instance, the team must provide a blueprint for the team, with everyone understanding what they bring to the table. Who is […]

Last season provided one of the most compelling Rookie of the Year races in recent memory. It was a three-man race between Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum. All three guys established themselves as future stars of the league, and what made them even more impressive was they all were part of playoff teams. […]

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Boston Celtics Friday night in overtime and Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry got kneed in the face by Celtics second-year small forward Jayson Tatum. Lowry is from Philadelphia and sort of built like a running back. However, no strength or muscle can prepare you to get hit in the […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward received a harsh welcome upon his return to Utah. His teammates, particularly Jayson Tatum, was ready for the Hayward boos thanks to playing college ball with former Duke teammate Grayson Allen. Mass Live’s Tom Westerholm wrote a column on Tatum’s comments on the Jazz fans’ unwelcoming treatment of Hayward. […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum worked out with Kobe Bryant over the summer before the season started. It seems like some of Bryant’s game has rubbed off him, and not in a good way, but hilarious to others. https://twitter.com/DaveDuFourNBA/status/1059645239567310849 These are pretty interesting numbers to look at. So far this season, the Celtics talent is […]

Boston Celtics young star Jayson Tatum revealed why he wears No. 0. While it may come as a surprise to some, it makes a lot of sense. Why I wear 0!! https://t.co/G3Vb5yt7Ib — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) October 31, 2018 Similar to Jayson Tatum, Gilbert Arenas was an absolute stud, especially with the Washington Wizards. Arenas […]

Early on Wednesday morning, the Boston Celtics officially announced that they have exercised the options of several players, including Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Guerschon Yabusele. In doing so, all three players will remain under contract with the team through at least the end of next season. The Celtics have exercised team contract options on […]

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics just posterized Paul George of the Oklahoma Thunder. Check out the clip below as posted by Dime, featuring Tatum running the fast break and spiking it right in George’s face: oh my god, Jayson Tatum got Paul George 💀 https://t.co/sgwr2iEwoI — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) October 26, 2018 One has to remember […]

In his rookie campaign last season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum quickly established himself as one of the top young talents to watch moving forward. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft displayed his advanced scoring skills partnered with his size and length. With injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, a […]

The Toronto Raptors are 2-0 on the young season, and the two players they acquired this summer from the San Antonio Spurs, All-Star small forward Kawhi Leonard and shooting guard Danny Green, teamed up to make a stellar defensive play against Boston Celtics second-year swingman Jayson Tatum in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. Tatum […]

Boston Celtics young stud Jayson Tatum is already in All-Star form early into the season.  Tatum, who was 20 years and 227 days old for Tuesday’s opener, became the youngest Celtic to score at least 20 points in a season opener. Jayson Tatum is the youngest player in @celtics history to score at least 20 […]

The Eastern Conference is undergoing a shift in the power balance. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost LeBron James this offseason, so the team’s stranglehold on the East is over. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are looking to assert themselves as the team to beat in the conference. The young swingman knows the conference is wide […]

The Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum soundly beat the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in May. Tatum and Embiid spent part of their summers working out with each other, and Tatum was sure to remind his rival of their playoff series. The Celtics beat the Sixers in five games, but […]

There is no shortage of talent in the Boston Celtics locker room. Five-time All-Star Kyrie Irving and last season’s rookie sensation Jayson Tatum recently went at it in a playful war of words, which eventually ended up with the 20-year-old blaming team general manager Danny Ainge for him not being selected as last year’s first […]

Most players use their first few seasons in the NBA to develop their game at a professional level. Their potential is often evident, but it can take time to learn all of the tricks of this trade. Boston Celtics teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, however, think they’re ready to lead now. Brown, now 21 […]

The third overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is coming off one of the best rookie performances in the postseason. The unfortunate injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward were a blessing in disguise for Tatum, giving him the minutes he needed to showcase his NBA-ready performance. For everything […]

Coming out of Duke everyone knew Jayson Tatum was good, but not many in the Boston Celtics organization expected him to be this good this early. Last year he averaged 13.9 points and shot 47.5 percent from the floor as a rookie. Al Horford knew that the Celtics were getting a good one when they […]

There was once a time that height was might in the NBA, with franchises needing a talented big man to anchor a successful run in the league. Nowadays, the thought seems like ancient history with the modern space and pace game of the NBA. As the game leans toward being more positionless and guard-centric, the […]

The 2017 rookie class has made a definite splash in the NBA, as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell cracked the top 25 in ESPN’s latest player rankings. Tatum comes in at No. 24 after stepping up in the playoffs, taking over as the team’s leading scorer by raising […]

Last year’s draft class was a pretty deep one in terms of the number of rookies who made significant impact for their respective team. Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, the two rookies that were leading the Rookie of the Year Race for the majority of the year, both put up gaudy numbers and led their […]

Jayson Tatum’s star is continuing to burn bright, but NBA legend Grant Hill knew this long before Tatum was playing for the Boston Celtics. In fact, Grant Hill saw this while Tatum was on a recruiting trip to Duke according to Jay King of The Athletic. Hill told King: “Jayson is just an amazing talent […]

The NBA offseason is nearing its final stages and the players are sure to make the most of it. Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant was seen partying with Boston Celtics young stud Jayson Tatum and his superstar teammate, Kyrie Irving. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOzLYRD4t8/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=oy7izlstrw6i Just a couple of days ago, KD was spotted putting up shots with […]

The Boston Celtics are arguably the deepest team in the entire NBA. Thanks to a myriad of solid draft picks, savvy free agent signings, and a little luck of the Irish in recent years, they have at least nine players who can play heavy minutes every single game. This abundance of riches, however beneficial, can […]

Jayson Tatum’s phenomenal rookie season came when he was just 19 years old. Tatum didn’t have the option of entering the league out of high school like his idol, Kobe Bryant did. But the Boston Celtics’ rising star spoke with Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated about the NBA rethinking the one-and-done rule. Tatum was asked […]

NBA fans expect big things from 6-foot-8 swingman Jayson Tatum this upcoming year, and the Boston Celtics youngster knows there will be a lot of pressure on he and his team. The Celtics are the prohibitive favorite in the Eastern Conference, though there are some questions about how all the talent will fit together now […]

Former Duke forward and current Boston Celtic Jayson Tatum recently made an interesting pick for who he thought would be the best player of his draft class. Tatum had a tough choice to pick from in a class that included a handful of very talented point guards. Lonzo Ball, Markelle Fultz, De’Aaron Fox, Dennis Smith […]

Jayson Tatum is beloved in Boston after a successful rookie season. Celtics fans are all in on the versatile wing and Tatum is loving his new home. But this wasn’t always the case for Tatum. He admitted on the Bill Simmons Podcast that he didn’t always like Boston. “Tatum: I used to hate Boston. Simmons: […]