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It has been a rough season for the Boston Celtics, but despite the challenges, the team is still going to make the playoffs as a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, thanks in large part to Kyrie Irving’s exploits and the head coaching genius of Brad Stevens. With Irving now done for the rest […]

When the playoffs start, the Boston Celtics know that they will be locked into the number two seed so they have decided to rest players. They currently sit three games behind the Toronto Raptors with three games remaining but the Raptors own the tiebreaker. The Celtics could win out and the Raptors could lose out, […]

While the massive injury bug continues to bite the Boston Celtics throughout the 2017-18 NBA season, rising star rookie small forward Jayson Tatum has been with the team every step of the way and has played in all 78 of their games so far. With each passing day, the 20-year-old Tatum is just getting better […]

Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are widely viewed as the top two rookies this season, but the Boston Celtics do not seem to be wishing they had used their 2017 first pick on somebody not named Jayson Tatum. Tatum has not just been a solid player for the Celtics, he has rapidly become one of […]

In the midst of the Kawhi Leonard saga, teams have been preparing to contact the San Antonio Spurs and inquire about his services, though due to the dubious state of his quad injury, it’s unlikely the team can ask for much if it chooses to trade him away. According to Yahoo! Sports Insider Chris Mannix, […]

On June 19, 2017, the Boston Celtics sent the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the third pick and a protected first (either the Lakers’ or the Kings’ pick) to the Celtics. The Sixers were sure that the University of Washington’s Markelle Fultz was their point […]

The Boston Celtics continue to click on all cylinders despite the absence of star point guard Kyrie Irving. They managed to pull out another nailbiter in their 97-94 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Among the notable performances was that of small forward Jayson Tatum. With just over a minute left in the game, […]

The race for the NBA Rookie of the Year seems to be down to two real contenders, Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. There has been a debate about Simmons if he should really get it as he was around the NBA last year, even though he was injured, and […]

The Rookie Wall. The majority of first-year NBA players hit it, and it can be an upsetting and frustrating experience. It appears that Boston Celtics star rookie Jayson Tatum ran into it at some point this season. But lately, Tatum has been playing much better, and showing why the Celtics traded down to pick him […]

Jayson Tatum had perhaps his most-shining moment in a Boston Celtics uniform on Tuesday night, leading his team with a 23-point, 11-rebound double-double, including the game-winning pass that set up Marcus Morris for a clutch three to give the Celtics a razor-thin win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Forward Paul George noted the rookie out […]

Time is a flat circle, looping in on itself with the slightest of variations until, one day, LeBron James is looking across the court to an alternate dimension version of himself in 21-year-old Ben Simmons. The lineage of each can be traced back decades. The wonderment of 6-foot-9 Magic Johnson whipping the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Boston Celtics have been undergoing some major changes in their lineup. After injuries to Jaylen Brown, Kyrie Irving, and Marcus Smart, the Celtics definitely have some spots to fill if they are going to close out the regular season on a good note. On Thursday, the Celtics decided to make some changes to their […]

Even before he entered the NBA, a lot of eyes were already set on Jayson Tatum for his solid play during his days with the Duke Blue Devils. It has led to him being one of the consensus top picks in last June’s draft, ultimately resulting in Tatum getting selected third overall by the Boston […]

Jayson Tatum isn’t even old enough to drink yet, and he has taken the NBA world by storm. Blessed to see 20🙏🏽 — Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 3, 2018 He celebrated his 20th birthday on Saturday night and although the Boston Celtics ended up losing to the Houston Rockets, head coach Brad Stevens has still […]

The Boston Celtics could be considered one of the most luckiest teams in the NBA. After trading away franchise star Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett in 2013, many believed that the road to rebuilding would be a long one for the Celtics. In fact, after the Celtics won the 1986 NBA Championship, they went on […]

Jayson Tatum has been one of the most spectacular rookies this spectacular NBA season. His exemplary 3-point shooting has made him a more than reliable starter for the East powerhouse Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the race for the league’s prestigious Rookie of the Year award is looking as close as its ever been. Donovan Mitchell and […]

At just 19 years old, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum already looks like he is playing as if he’s a seasoned veteran. Tatum has put in a lot of hard work to get to where he is in the NBA right now, once even spending an entire week emulating Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe […]

Since the start of the season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has continued to impress with his solid all-around game. From scoring in different ways to his versatility on the defensive end, he has turned a lot of heads and living up to expectations placed on his young shoulders being the third overall pick in […]

Jayson Tatum is obviously a larger-than-life individual. He has been given the opportunity to make millions of dollars playing basketball for the Boston Celtics, and he is really good at it. Currently, Tatum is averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from the 3-point line. Tatum is truly an […]

Jayson Tatum, the new rookie of the Boston Celtics, is having an excellent year. He is currently averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists for the Celtics, while shooting 45 percent from deep. Tatum isn’t an explosive rookie, at least not yet. However, his poise and his penchant for high percentage 3-point shooting has […]

The 1984 would always be in the mix of the conversation on the greatest draft in the history of the NBA. Notable players include famous picks in the following order, Hakeem Olajuwon (1), Michael Jordan (3), Charles Barkley (5), Alvin Robertson (7), Otis Thorpe (9), Kevin Willis (11), John Stockton (16). This draft class has […]

When All-Star Gordon Hayward was injured within the first five minutes of the NBA season, everybody counted out the Boston Celtics. But Hayward’s injury only made the Celtics play like they are on a mission to prove everyone wrong. In this mission, Jayson Tatum, the team’s No. 3 overall pick in the last draft, had […]

Jayson Tatum is now a proud father as he posted a photo of his newborn son on Instagram. The Boston Celtics rookie became a dad at the very young age of 19 years. In the post, he reveals how great he feels about being a father to a son who carries his name. “Jayson Christopher […]

According to Chris Forsberg of ESPN, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics plans to return playing on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The rookie missed some time because of knee soreness that has become persistent after their London game with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Brad Stevens said […]

There is no doubt Jayson Tatum was the perfect fit for Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens’ system. GM Danny Ainge knew it, and despite having the first overall pick in his power, he traded down to the number three. Ainge knew Tatum would be available by then, and he was. You have probably heard […]

Former NBA champion Richard “Rip” Hamilton sees Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Philadelphia 76ers phenom Ben Simmons as the two rookies that have the best career trajectory among the members of the class of 2017. Having played in the league for 14 years, Hamilton sure knows how to gauge today’s players. In an article […]

Excluding the highlight reels, big-time performances, clutch shots, comeback wins, and whatnot, the one thing NBA fans are so blessed about this season is the abundance of impactful rookies. We rarely see this much firepower from a group of neophytes, and it just makes you want the season to go as slow as possible. Here’s […]

For the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, their win on the road against the Brooklyn Nets was as gritty as they come. The game may not have been very pretty on offense, but rookie forward Jayson Tatum and his Celtics teammates were able to get the job done to notch head coach Brad Stevens’ squad […]

It goes without saying that Jayson Tatum is one of the best rookies in the NBA today. The Boston Celtics forward is currently averaging 13.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while shooting 45 percent from behind the arc. Against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night, the Celtics needed Tatum’s developed scoring late […]

There are plenty of reasons why the Boston Celtics are among the best defensive teams in the NBA today, one of which is the stellar play of their young guns, including rookie forward Jayson Tatum. Tatum personified the Celtics’ tremendous focus on stopping their opponents’ offense when he recorded six blocks and three steals to […]

Boston Celtics rookie forward Jayson Tatum just keeps on putting people who stand between him and the rim on posters. Apparently, the same can be said even when it involves Tatum’s own teammates, as Celtics big man Aron Baynes could attest. During the third quarter of Saturday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets, Tatum […]

The 2017 draft class has seen an enormous amount of hype. Truly, this is a loaded bunch that will be a gift that keeps on giving for teams and the NBA. Assuming most of the members of the group will reach their ceilings, we could be looking back at this draft class as one of […]

How is Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns going to enjoy his Friday night downtown when he has two black eyes? One was from a 91-84 road loss to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The other, and perhaps the more painful one (for his ego at least) was from an in-your-face dunk from Celtics […]

The 2017-18 NBA season has already featured one of the deepest rookie classes in recent history. Although notables like Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball and Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has taken center stage, there are a slew of other rookies that have made their names known recently such as Boston Celtics […]

It is common for NBA general managers to consult their staff about a draft prospect. It could be asking the head coach about this player’s game and if it fits the team’s system or asking the scouts about this player’s strengths and weaknesses. But instances of GMs asking players about prospects are not very common […]

The Boston Celtics are surely happy with their decision to trade down from the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft and select Jayson Tatum. Tatum has emerged as an optimal role player, complimenting the already competent team in place in Boston. He’s showing signs of being an elite role player of sorts […]

Since entering the league, Jayson Tatum has been a bright spot for the Boston Celtics. He has been able to showcase his impressive skill set and gives his team a lot of versatility with his ability to play and defend multiple positions. The Duke product’s solid averages of 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists […]

The Boston Celtics have hit a bit of a rough patch lately. However, they managed to get back into the win column with a dominant 102-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Aside from their recent struggles, the Celtics have continued to enjoy the stellar performance of rookie small forward Jayson Tatum. The third overall pick […]

Through roughly the first quarter of his first year, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has displayed much promising play on the court. Much of that lies with his scoring prowess quickly emerging as one of the top offensive contributors from his rookie class. Tatum has accredited that skill set to shaping his game to two of […]