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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 […]

Jayson Tatum suffered a dislocated pinkie finger last night against the Miami Heat, but was able to return to the game to end up with 11 points, seven rebounds, and two assists, albeit in a losing effort. Many rained praises on the Boston Celtics rookie for his toughness, but what was not noticeable to most […]

Jayson Tatum is one tough cookie, or rookie if you may. Early in the Boston Celtics’ matchup against the Miami Heat, the first-year swingman dove for the ball, where he ended up crashing his hand onto the floor that resulted in a dislocated right pinkie. Jayson Tatum's pinky isn't supposed to look like that… 😳 […]

Boston Celtics rookie forward Jayson Tatum is having quite a start to the work week. The former Duke Blue Devil played as though he’s worth every ounce of the hype he got entering his rookie season in the league Monday, when he scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, and made four assists to go with […]

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis won’t be excited to tell his legendary father about at least one play during Monday’s home game against the Boston Celtics. Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis is in Hoosier State tonight to watch his son play, but Celtics rookie forward Jayson Tatum ruined the elder Sabonis’ viewing experience by […]

Even if he’s currently sidelined and recovering from the gruesome ankle injury he suffered on opening night, Gordon Hayward still remains active around basketball. He was seen taking some shots last month while sitting down, and was also tasked by the Boston Celtics to be part of their film team. In an interview with Adam […]

Despite still being a rookie, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has turned a lot of heads with his mature game, which has made many think of him as someone ahead of his young age. One facet of his game that has also received a lot of praise is his composure, especially in late-game situations where […]

Hardly a game goes by without someone within the NBA praising Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum. Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy was the latest to chime in and offer his praises for the Celtics’ star youngster. According to The Republican’s Jay King, Van Gundy remarked prior to the Pistons’ game against the Celtics […]

Jayson Tatum’s play has played a major part of the Boston Celtics’ hot start to the season that has them sitting atop of the league with the best record in the league. Ahead of the road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Tatum did not travel with the team, but is still […]

On Wednesday, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens talked about 19-year-old rookie forward Jayson Tatum’s standout first season in the NBA when he was a guest on CBS Boston’s 98.5 “The Sports Hub’s Zolak & Bertrand.” “He’s doing a great job for us of just making the right basketball play, and that’s really all we […]

Many coaches around the NBA are taking notice of the Boston Celtics’ young guns, most notably second-year guard Jaylen Brown and rookie forward Jayson Tatum. According to a tweet before tonight’s game from Jared Weiss of USA TODAY Sports, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been very impressed with the duo of Brown and […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a blazing start to the season holding the league’s best record through 24 games played with a 20-4 mark. One of the major reasons behind that has been the promising play of rookie forward Jayson Tatum, who has stepped into a prominent role in the absence of All-Star forward […]

The praises have been coming in for Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum all season long. Tatum’s teammates have marveled at how impressive he’s been at different facets of the game despite being just a rookie. One such facet has been during crunch time, where Jaylen Brown has described Tatum as a “special” player, according to ESPN’s […]

The Boston Celtics are getting back to their winning ways following a 116-111 victory over the lowly Phoenix Suns. The Celtics have been clicking on all cylinders in the 2017-18 NBA season, but more importantly, their success has also helped groom their stable of talented, young players. Among them have been rookie small forward Jayson Tatum. Despite […]

Duke University has produced more than its fair share of elite NBA talents over the past few years, with Boston Celtics teammates Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum two of its more high-profile products. This year, Marvin Bagley III is quickly shaping up to follow in their footsteps as the next Blue Devil to make it […]

With how good he has been playing since the start of the season, many forget that Jayson Tatum is still a rookie. What’s even more impressive is he only 19 years old, but has shown maturity in his game well beyond his years. Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shared recently that he is starting […]

Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum has been one of the big success stories of the season thus far. The 19-year-old forward has been a revelation by being an immediate contributor to the Celtics’ early-season success. Much like the rest of the NBA community, Celtics big man Al Horford has been very impressed with what he’s […]

The “#FreeJah” movement continues to make waves in the NBA, as talks about Jahlil Okafor possibly getting traded soon is gathering more steam by the day. There have also been some players who’ve given their support for him, including Devin Booker, who recently made it known that he also wants to see the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has not been made to look foolish too often during what has been an impressive rookie year to date. However, the young teenager did suffer a rare misstep off the court as he was caught looking at the wrong camera during a video shoot for a stats graphic on the […]

The Celtics have set the league on fire after starting the season off 0-2. The C’s have won 15 straight games thanks to their stifling defense, the surprise contributions of young guns Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and the wizardry of head coach Brad Stevens. Despite the hot start, this team still has obstacles in its […]

Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics made a controversial move in the summer by trading the No. 1 overall pick – and the chance to draft consensus top prospect Markelle Fultz – to go down to No. 3, where they selected Jayson Tatum. Just one month into the regular season, though, and ESPN Forecast’s panel of […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum experienced another first in his young career as he went up against Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant for the first time. According to the rookie, it was Durant’s height which stood out most for him since it wasn’t quite what he was expecting. Jayson Tatum's first impression of Kevin […]

During the highly-anticipated match between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors Thursday night, a video was shown on the jumbotron at TD Garden as Celtics players show to those in attendance who they’ve been mistaken for in the past. Terry Rozier had Dwyane Wade, Al Horford had Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving had O.J. Mayo, […]

The Boston Celtics remain the NBA’s hottest team after a league-best 12-2 start to the 2017-18 NBA season. However, with superstar Kyrie Irving out with a facial fracture, the Celtics had to rely on their talented, young pairing of guard Jaylen Brown and forward Jayson Tatum to pull out a 95-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors. […]

The Boston Celtics are arguably backed by one of the most passionate fan bases in the NBA. Needless to say, the crowd was in full effect tonight versus the Toronto Raptors. Following a foul call on rookie Jayson Tatum, the voice of a pre-pubescent boy was clearly heard disputing the referee’s call. The high-pitched squeaks […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum certainly hasn’t taken long to acclimate himself to the NBA. Tatum has been one of the most impressive rookies this season, averaging 13.7 points and 5.7 rebounds while playing a vital role for the league-leading Celtics. Thanks to his strong play, Tatum has quickly earned fans around the league. One […]

Already playing without Al Horford and Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics lineup could further be depleted as Jayson Tatum may miss their game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. An MRI was done on his injured ankle, which came back negative for any structural damage, however, he still remains questionable to see action in their […]

The Boston Celtics suffered a bit of a scare in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, as rookie Jayson Tatum went down with an ankle injury and didn’t return. According to NBC Sports Boston’s A. Sherrod Blakely, Celtics president Danny Ainge said the X-rays on Tatum’s ankle revealed no fractures. However, the rookie will […]

Following LeBron James’ scoring explosion of 57 points on Friday, James Harden did not waste time, and fired 56 points of his own just two nights after. When asked if he was trying to match the production of not just The King, but other superstars in the league as well, the Houston Rockets guard made […]

The Boston Celtics managed to further cement their place atop the NBA standings with a 107-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. After playing it close for most of the game, the Celtics managed to put away the Lakers in the final minutes. Unfortunately, it may have come at a bit of a cost after […]

Coming up as a young budding star in his native St. Louis, Missouri, Jayson Tatum once asked LeBron James for a follow back on Twitter after the two met in April of 2012. HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy dug up this gem of a once-eager 14-year-old Tatum bringing up his old family in hopes for a nod […]

If there’s any silver lining for the Boston Celtics since they lost Gordon Hayward to his gruesome injury on opening night, it’s that they have players who can step up in his absence and fill the void he left. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have both been playing solid basketball for the Celtics, and that […]

Following the season-ending broken leg injury to All-Star forward Gordon Hayward, Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum has been one of the early recipients of extended playing time. According to Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal, Tatum voiced that it wasn’t what he expected coming out of the gate to his first NBA season but […]