Jayson Tatum

After the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference clash, Jayson Tatum received his props from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden for being back on the floor after returning from a torn Achilles and making a huge impact on the game right away. “He looks good,” Mitchell said in his postgame interview […] The post Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell, James Harden in lockstep on Jayson Tatum’s triumphant Celtics return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tatum managed 20 points despite a cold shooting streak in another encouraging performance that should put the rest of the league on notice.

Jayson Tatum returned early from his Achilles tear last night. The Celtics bounced back from a brutal loss to the Hornets to defeat the Mavericks by 20 points in Jayson's return. Here are his highlights, post game interviews, and reactions to his season debut:

Jayson Tatum looking like Jayson Tatum is a horrifying development for the rest of the East.

The Boston Celtics are scheduled to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday. Although Jayson Tatum finally returned from his Achilles injury in the club’s 120-100 Friday night win over the Dallas Mavericks, we’re taking a look at Boston’s latest injury report to see if Tatum is on there or not. […] The post Is Jayson Tatum listed on Celtics’ injury report for Cavs clash? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

It’s getting close, but the Cavaliers are not quite at full strength yet. According to the official NBA injury report, Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Dean Wade (ankle) are probable for Sunday’s home matchup with the Boston Celtics. Both practiced Friday and Saturday and appear on track to return. The news is not as encouraging elsewhere. […] The post Cavs list Mitchell, Wade as probable; Allen, Strus out vs. Celtics appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Tatum, who was off the court for 298 days, scored his first points on a put-back dunk.

Cooper Flagg did not seem bothered that most of the attention Friday night went to Jayson Tatum. If anything, the Dallas Mavericks rookie welcomed it. Tatum returned from a torn Achilles in the Boston Celtics’ 120-100 win, drawing much of the spotlight. But for Flagg, simply sharing the court with a longtime role model was […] The post Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg on facing Jayson Tatum: ‘Someone I idolized growing up’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Jayson Tatum is back. One of the game’s brightest stars and an NBA champion is set to return to the court after a brutal torn Achilles tendon injury during the playoffs last season. Tatum is back after 11 months as the Boston Celtics are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and ready to […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum shares 2-word message ahead of injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic fractured the ring finger on his right hand during Friday night's game against the Mavericks and did not return.

Jayson Tatum made his return to the Boston Celtics' lineup on Friday night, a 120-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum was out for 298 days after tearing his right Achilles in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks. "I still got a long way to go," said Tatum after the game. "But this was a really good step." Tatum finished with 15 points in 27 minutes after starting the game 0-6 from the field. Tatum admitted his nerves following the game. "It's been a long time co...

The Celtics have to be thrilled with what they saw from their superstar on Friday

Vučević, who came to Boston at the trade deadline, had surgery Saturday

The sights, sounds, and emotions from a very special night at TD Garden.

Tatum came back from a 298-day absence and looked like he'd never left

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum showed us the highs of his recovery from an Achilles rupture, posting clips of him walking again, dunking again, and smiling again. He was also transparent about the physical and mental toll this lengthy rehab process took on him, whether it was through discussing his internal doubt over […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum reveals how things fell into place during season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maine native Cooper Flagg‘s return to the Northeast was overshadowed by the season debut of the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum on Friday. Flagg didn’t mind. He considers Tatum his idol and was thrilled to play against him. “It’s incredible,” Flagg told Christian Clark of The Athletic. “There are so many levels to it. (Tatum) is someone […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one to pay it forward to the young generation of players, especially at this stage of his career. During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, James grew close to a lot of the young American players on the team, including Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. James and […]

Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he felt anxious in his first game in 298 days but was able to relax and finished with 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-100 win over the Mavs.

As Tatum completes a very impressive comeback from a devastating injury.