Despite losing Jayson Tatum in last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Knicks, the Boston Celtics have exceeded expectations. The team is firmly in the playoff picture and currently holds the No.

Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear was supposed to break the Celtics franchise. His return 10 months later showed it has only strengthened it.

With the Celtics needing a boost to cement the No. 2 seed, Tatum’s return — even accounting for an expected grace period — comes at a perfect time.

Jayson Tatum had 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in his season debut to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night. Tatum, who was in Boston's starting lineup and played 27 minutes,

Jayson Tatum’s return to an NBA court after several months recovering from a torn Achilles brought tears of joy as the Celtics star reflected on overcoming mental hurdles.

The Hornets just handed the Celtics a brutal loss. Could these teams meet in Round 1 of the playoffs? It wouldn't be an easy series for Boston.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has not played this season due to an Achilles injury, but he reportedly could debut as soon as Friday against the Dallas Maveri

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum's first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.

And the Utah State alum has put in work on the offensive end as well, with Queta now looking like one of the best value signings in the league.

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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic had surgery to stabilize his broken right ring finger on Saturday and won't be reevaluated for at least three weeks. Vucevic was injured in the first quarter of Friday night's game against Dallas when Mavericks forward Khris Middleton swiped at the ball.