Achilles injuries used to be a death sentence for a player's career. But a handful of Tatum's contemporaries have demonstrated what the future could look like.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dashed any fans’ hopes of Fred VanVleet being able to suit up in the playoffs. VanVleet, who signed a two-year extension with the Rockets this past offseason, tore his ACL in September, shortly before training camp was set to begin. And while Jayson Tatum, who tore his Achilles tendon […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet progressing from ACL injury, but still not close to returning appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was a last-minute scratch in their game against the Utah Jazz on Monday due to heel inflammation. But even without him, the Raptors claimed the easy win, 143-127, at Delta Center. Ingram was originally part of the starting lineup against the Jazz, but just a few moments before tip-off, he […] The post Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals level of concern for Brandon Ingram’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Fultz vs. Tatum was the sliding doors for both the Celtics and 76ers.
Boston Celtics’te Jayson Tatum’un dönüşü sonrası hücum performansı tartışılıyor. The post NBA Efsanesi: “Celtics’in Hücumdaki Ritminin Bozulmasının Sebebi Yıldızı” appeared first on Eurohoops .
There will be ups, and there will be downs as Jayson Tatum continues to re-acclimate from a ruptured Achilles tendon. But rather than scrutinize his every move, we on the outside should discuss his return in the context of what it is: a commendable and courageous human feat.
Jayson Tatum‘s return to the court roughly 10 months after an Achilles tear has been a remarkable story, but the Celtics star admitted that he’s been frustrated by the difficulty of trying to get back to the player he used to be, writes Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe (subscription required). Tatum held a brief […]
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum knew it might take him some time to find his rhythm after missing 10 months to recover from a torn Achilles' tendon. However, Tatum says it's still bothering him to not be the player he was pre-injury. "I mean, I ain't know how this [expletive] was going to be," Tatum said. "I mean, it's tough. In the moment, you try not to think about it, you just want to be Jayson Tatum and feel like yourself again. I'm not Superman, so it's obviously going to take some t...
Paul Pierce won a three-point competition among former Celtics legends on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden — and then showered this current group with praise.
Jayson Tatum was back in the TD Garden tunnel on March 6, feet on a hardwood floor for the first time in 298 days. His right Achilles—the one that snapped under him as he looked to lead his beloved Celtics to back-to-back NBA Championships last term—holds his full weight. Ten months of rehabilitation, of watching […] The post NBA Teams Hitting Form at the Perfect Time as Playoffs Loom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Boston Celtics saw their four-game winning streak end Sunday night with a 102-92 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden, and Jayson Tatum spoke candidly afterward about the team’s struggles and his ongoing return from injury. Minnesota relied on defensive pressure and physical play to disrupt Boston’s offense, a theme Tatum acknowledged immediately […] The post Jayson Tatum admits frustration after Celtics loss: “I’m not Superman” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory. Josh Hart made all three 3-point shots and added 16 points as New York handed Washington its 16th straight loss.
Paul Pierce won a three-point competition among former Celtics legends on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden — and then showered this current group with praise.
The fact that Jayson Tatum made his return to the hardwood for the Boston Celtics not even after a year has passed since he ruptured his Achilles in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is such a huge win not just for the Celtics, but for the entire sport. Tatum is clearly not […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown reveals blunt message for Jayson Tatum before return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Warriors The Warriors’ first meeting with the Hawks since their trade two months ago did not feature much from the players involved, as none made a major impact in Atlanta’s 126-110 win. Jonathan Kuminga struggled in limited action, Buddy Hield saw time mostly in garbage minutes, and Kristaps Porzingis did not play. Instead, Dyson Daniels […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
While Tatum’s scoring efficiency has been below his standard, his impact on winning is already undeniable.
The Celtics got a huge lift from backup center Luka Garza on Friday as they pulled out a close game in Memphis, writes Souichi Terada of Mass Live. Garza has fallen out of the rotation a couple of times this season, but an injury to Nikola Vucevic has him playing regular minutes again. Against the […]
Picture Credit Spring basketball in Boston brings extra energy. With the Celtics near the top of the East, the final weeks of the season resemble a playoff preview. Boston remains firmly in the postseason picture while facing one of the conference’s toughest remaining schedules. Jayson Tatum’s return from Achilles surgery after a 10-month absence adds another layer to the storyline. Boston has leaned on Jaylen Brown and its depth all season, and attention now shifts to rediscovering rhythm wi...
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
A fairly one-sided affair.
