Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum

27-Year-Old ForwardF
Boston Celtics
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Injury Achilles
Est. Return 3/4/2026
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After missing only 51 regular-season games over the first eight years of his career, Tatum will likely miss the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks. The Celtics moved on from Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis this offseason to alleviate cap stress in what is expected to be a lost season. They brought in Anfernee Simons, Chris Boucher, Luka Garza, RJ Luis and Hugo Gonzalez, but Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are expected to lead Boston, while Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman need to step up in expanded roles. Tatum underwent surgery in May to cure the injury and is expected to rehab throughout the upcoming season. Read Past Outlooks
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Height 6'8"
Weight 210
DOB 3/3/1998
College Duke
Drafted 1st Rd, #3 in 2017
Signed a four-year, $242.49 million contract extension with the Celtics in July of 2024. Contract includes $71.45 million team option for 2029-30.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Jayson Christopher Tatum was born in St. Louis to Brandy Cole and Justin Tatum. His father Justin played college basketball at Saint Louis University. Jayson averaged 29.5 points and 9.1 rebounds during his senior season at Chaminade College Preparatory School. Afterward, he was named 2016 Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year, Gatorade National Player, a Naismith Award finalist, a Naismith Trophy All-American, a MaxPreps All-American and USA Today All-USA First Team pick. He is the leader and founder of The Jayson Tatum Foundation (www.TheJaysonTatumFoundation.org), headquartered in St. Louis. Each year, the foundation sponsors approximately 100 boys and girls to attend an all-expenses paid one-day summer Basketball Camp and Leadership Program. Learn more about the forward @jaytatum0 on both instagram and twitter. Jayson Tatum played one year at Duke before declaring for the NBA Draft. During his lone season (2016-17), the 18-year-old produced 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest. He delivered those stats while sharing the court with five other players who would go on to have NBA careers. Tatum was one of five finalists for the Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. He earned USBWA All-District III honors, was a third-team All-ACC selection and a member of the ACC All-Freshman Team. Tatum missed the first eight games of the season with a foot injury. For the season, Tatum ranked fifth in the ACC in free-throw percentage (.849), seventh in defensive rebounds (6.0), 10th in total rebounds (7.3) and 12th in scoring (16.8). Tatum's Blue Devils made it to the NCAA Tournament but lost in the second round.

Fully participating in scrimmages
FBoston Celtics
Achilles
February 26, 2026
Tatum (Achilles) has recently been a "full go in 5-on-5 scrimmages with the Celtics," Shams Charania reported Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Countdown."
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Tatum has seemingly reached the final checkpoint in his recovery from May 12 surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon. At this point, Charania notes that the star forward's main focus will be putting together "a number of practices and scrimmages" to rebuild his conditioning and increase the strength of his calves. Though Tatum has been non-committal about playing this season, all signs point to the 27-year-old suiting up at some point in March once he stacks up more on-court sessions and feels confident in the integrity of his right leg. The 38-20 Celtics have already been able to keep themselves near the top of the Eastern Conference standings amid Tatum's ongoing absence, but the late-season addition of the six-time All-Star would surely boost the club's odds of making a deep playoff run.
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How does Jayson Tatum compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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Consistency is an underrated quality. Tatum's production is Exhibit A in this argument. The newly crowned champion once again played 73-plus games last season. Over the last four seasons, Tatum has averaged over 26.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers and 4.2 assists per game each year. And he was an All-Star in the last five seasons. The star forward finished sixth in MVP voting last year. While his scoring took a dip (26.9 ppg versus 30.1 the year prior), his field-goal percentage increased from 46.6 to 47.1 percent. And let's not forget Tatum's career free-throw percentage of 84.4 percent at a high volume, ideal for end-of-game closeouts. Boston's loaded depth chart allowed the team to play Tatum a minute less per game versus 2022-23. The presence of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday somewhat relieved the need for Tatum and Jaylen Brown to carry the team. The Celtics are bringing back almost the exact same roster, so Tatum's role as lead scorer and surprising facilitator will continue. And he's only 26 years old. In fact, Tatum's numbers could further blossom during the first half of the season while Porzingis recovers from a foot injury. Tatum and Brown will need to score more often with Porzingis out. While gaudy stats are never guaranteed, Tatum's consistent production is one of the safest bets in the Association.
While Boston had a disappointing postseason, Celtics fans can't ask for much more from Tatum's regular season play. For the sixth year in a row, Tatum improved his points (30.1), rebounds (8.8) and assists (4.6) per game. And he's been remarkably durable, missing only 33 games in his career. With the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis, Tatum will now see more time at small forward. That move means the ball will be in Tatum's hands even more in 2023-24. So maybe a seventh year of increased assists should be expected. He'll certainly get a few easy dimes delivering the ball to the Unicorn in the post. Tatum also delivers excellent percentages for a high-volume scorer. He's been a steady shooter throughout his career, averaging 46.1 percent from the field and 85.2 percent from the charity stripe. Expect that to continue. The main room for improvement would be Tatum's three-point shooting. After shooting 39.6 percent from behind the arc in his first four seasons, that number has dipped to 35.3 percent in the last two seasons. Tatum's steady high-level play and ability to avoid injury make the three-time All-NBA player a first-round lock in any format.
Tatum returns to the Celtics after an All-NBA First Team season in 2021-22. The three-time All-Star is the unquestioned scoring leader for Boston. The durable star forward set career highs last season in points (26.9), rebounds (8.0), assists (4.4) and made three-pointers (3.0) per game. At only age 24, we see no reason for Tatum to slow down. Tatum also played a career-high 35.9 minutes per game last season, which might be the one stat Boston would like to curtail. With Malcolm Brogdon now in the fold, plus a full season of Derrick White, coach Ime Udoka is provided with more small-ball options that allow Tatum and veteran Al Horford to get a tad more rest. Otherwise, all systems should be go for Tatum and a Celtics squad with championship aspirations. Few players rank in the Top 12 of fantasy points per game while also shooting 45-plus percent from the field and 85-plus percent from the charity stripe. Oh, did we mention durability? Tatum has averaged only five missed games per season over his five-year NBA career.
Tatum returns to the Celtics after his second consecutive All-Star season as well as a significant role on gold-winning Team USA at the Summer Olympics. Tatum and fellow All-Star Jaylen Brown are now the undisputed leaders of the team after the Celtics, in June, traded Kemba Walker to OKC (he was later bought out and signed with the Knicks). Last year, Walker attempted 15.7 shots per game. Expect some of those attempts to shift to Tatum, who led the team last year with 26.4 points and 20.6 shot attempts per game. Little is known about new Celtics' coach Ime Udoka as he begins his reign in Boston. He has mentioned that Boston most improve on last year's 27th rank in total assists. That implies that Tatum, who averaged a career-high 4.3 dimes per game last year, might be expected to distribute even more. Udoka has hinted at pushing both Tatum and Brown harder than prior coach Brad Stevens ever did. Despite four years of NBA experience, Tatum is still only 23 years old. There is still upside for him to improve on a 2020-21 season in which he ranked 10th in the NBA in points per game, 11th in total three-pointers and 13th in usage percentage. Keep in mind that Tatum has improved his points, rebounds and assists per game in each of his four years in the Association. And he's always a threat to earn two-plus combined steals and blocks per contest. Expect Tatum to contend for All-NBA status in 2021-22.
Tatum had a breakout 2019-20 campaign -- his third season in the league. He turned the corner in mid-January, and during his final 19 appearances before the season's hiatus, Tatum averaged 28.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.9 threes, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks. During that stretch, he also shot 48.2 percent from the field, 46.5 percent from three and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. His strong season resulted in his first All-Star appearance, and he was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. Tatum was no stranger to the big game, either, securing 10 double-doubles and two 40-point games, including a performance against the Pelicans that featured 41 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in just 30 minutes. Heading into the 2020-21 season, Tatum figures to be the No. 1 option on the Celtics as he emerges into stardom, especially with the departure of Gordon Hayward to Charlotte. His stretch toward the end of the 2019-20 campaign shows his upside, and as a result, fantasy managers should consider selecting him toward the end of the first round of most drafts.
After a third-place finish for Rookie of the Year, much was expected of Tatum in his sophomore season. But the return of Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward seemed to dampen Tatum's development. In particular, Hayward and Tatum were an awkward fit together during the first half of the season, resulting in many ugly mid-range jumpers for both forwards. Eventually, Hayward was moved to the bench, freeing things up, somewhat, for Tatum. The Duke product ended the year with a slight uptick in points, rebounds and assists over his rookie season, but didn't earn the big leap forward many predicted. That could change in year three, now that the Celtic depth chart has thinned due to the departures of Irving, Al Horford, Marcus Morris, Terry Rozier and Aron Baynes. Despite the addition of Kemba Walker, some in Boston are referring to this season as "Plan J", with more of an emphasis on youngsters Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Early on, it will be interesting to see if Walker or Tatum are the first options on offense. The door is open for the 21-year-old Tatum to be a true leader in Boston, especially if he can resist those ugly mid-range jumpers.
Had it not been for historic debuts from Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, Tatum would have been the Rookie of the Year frontrunner. The No. 3 overall pick got off to a red-hot start from beyond the arc and eventually settled into his role as one of the Celtics' premier scoring threats. Tatum was at his best in the postseason, averaging 18.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting better than 47 percent from the field during the Celtics' run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Of course, Tatum's breakout may not have been possible had it not been for Gordon Hayward's season-ending injury five minutes into opening night, and the biggest hurdle facing the 20-year-old may be how he'll fit into the offensive hierarchy with Hayward back in the mix. In a normal situation, Tatum would be on the short list of players poised to make the leap toward legitimate stardom, but on one of the deepest teams in recent memory, Tatum may be forced to settle for a secondary role for the time being, provided Hayward, Kyrie Irving, Al Horford and Jaylen Brown all stay relatively healthy. With that in mind, expectations should be tempered for Tatum, though he should again be a hyper-efficient scorer for his age, who carries significantly more value in dynasty/multi-season leagues.
The third overall pick in the draft had a very exciting Summer League before a foot issue forced an early exit. During six games at Utah and Las Vegas, Tatum averaged 18.2 points and 8.9 rebounds, demonstrating pro-level one-on-one offensive moves that included a deadly step-back jumper and quick drives to the bucket. Supported by 20-year-old Jaylen Brown who often played point guard, the 19-year-old Tatum showed flashes of greatness which underlined GM Danny Ainge’s assertion that had Boston stuck with the number one pick, they still would have drafted Tatum. With Summer League behind him, Tatum must face the bigger issue of where he’ll play knowing that Boston just added free agent star Gordon Hayward. Hayward, Tatum and Brown are all small forwards, so Coach Brad Stevens will need to get creative to make sure all three get valuable minutes. Expect Brown to see time at shooting guard while the 6’8” Tatum plays some undersized power forward. The Celtics lack an obvious power forward starter, so Tatum should expect some small-ball minutes at the four. Newly acquired Marcus Morris could also be an impediment to major minutes for Tatum. It will be interesting to see how Stevens balances the team’s Finals aspirations while attempting to develop his two young stars, Tatum and Brown. The Celtics have arguably the deepest roster in the Association, which will make it difficult for Tatum to see big time minutes during his rookie season.
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Checks out well after practice
FBoston Celtics
Achilles
February 12, 2026
Tatum (Achilles) said that he was "feeling good" after taking part in practice with the G League's Maine Celtics on Tuesday, but he remained non-committal about returning to action during the 2025-26 season, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. "[It's been] 39 weeks [since Achilles surgery], so it's been a long journey," Tatum said. "[Practicing] was the next step. Doesn't mean that I'm coming back [this season] or I'm not. It's just following the plan."
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Practicing with G League club
FBoston Celtics
Achilles
February 9, 2026
The Celtics announced that Tatum (Achilles) will be assigned to the G League's Maine Celtics to take part in certain portions of the team's practice Monday.
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Taking part in 5-on-5 work
FBoston Celtics
Achilles
February 8, 2026
Tatum (Achilles) has progressed to taking part in controlled 5-on-5 scrimmages against the Celtics' coaching staff, Shams Charania reported Sunday on ESPN's "NBA Countdown."
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Boston optimistic about return
FBoston Celtics
Achilles
October 9, 2025
The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.
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Won't rule out returning in 2025-26
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Achilles
September 23, 2025
Tatum (Achilles) said Tuesday that he's not ruling out a return in 2025-26, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
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Still uncertain on return
FBoston Celtics
February 17, 2026
Tatum, who's rehabbing from an Achilles tear suffered in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, is uncertain on whether he'll return at some point during the 2025-26 season, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
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"I still have not made a decision on whether or not I'm coming back this year," Tatum said, but he hasn't completely ruled out the idea of a return to the hardwood. However, Tatum still has several hurdles to clear before even thinking about playing. Shelburne added that there's no pressure from the organization on Tatum to come back before next season.
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