No Timetable For Tatum’s Return to Celtics “I don’t like to sit out,” Tatum told NBC Sports Boston in 2024. “I understand if I was injured or whatever. I just love to play the game.

Tatum averaged 16.8 points per game as a Duke freshman. Like Flagg, Tatum was a one-and-done sensation with the Blue Devils and went to the Celtics at No. 3 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists this past season while once again serving as the focal point of one of the league’s most balanced roster.

Top Stories Brad Stevens: Jayson Tatum progressing, but won't return until 'fully ready' Boston won't rush Jayson Tatum's recovery timeline after he suffered an Achilles injury in the East semifinals.

Jayson Tatum, recovering from an Achilles tendon tear sustained during the playoffs against the New York Knicks, recently revealed a new forearm tattoo on social media. The post garnered attention ...

Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum shared a photo on Instagram with newly drafted Cooper Flagg, showcasing a meaningful connection between the NBA veteran and the ...