NBA Roundup: Jayson Tatum shines as Celtics cruise past Mavericks
Jayson Tatum returned from a long injury layoff with an impressive all-around performance, helping the Boston Celtics defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in Friday’s NBA action.
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Nikola Vucevic injury update: Celtics center undergoing procedure
BOSTON — Nikola Vucevic has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday’s game between the Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks after suffering a right ring finger fracture. Vucevic is expected to undergo a procedure on Saturday for his fractured ring finger and miss approximately one month, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Vucevic has only played […]
Celtics unveil new starting lineup in wake of Jayson Tatum return
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum will start for the first time this season as he makes his debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Tatum will start alongside Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, and Neemias Queta. Baylor Scheierman, who has been the Celtics’ starter over the past few weeks, will move to the bench. […]
Kenny Atkinson provides positive injury updates for Donovan Mitchell and other injured Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a rare four-day break between Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons and Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics. That layoff is coming at a good time, as it may provide an opportunity for some of the injured Cavaliers, including Donovan Mitchell, to return to the lineup. Head […]
Mavericks vs Celtics Preview and Injury Update: Hands off Cooper Flagg, thirsty Bostonites
The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) play their third road game in four nights, this time visiting the Boston Celtics (41-21). Dallas lost a painful one to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, falling on a last-second scramble where they gave up a dunk to seal the game. Boston got drubbed by the streaking Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, […]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/6/26
Herald Jayson Tatum officially available for season debut in Celtics-Mavericks What Celtics veteran expects from Jayson Tatum in return to lineup Globe Celtics officially list Jayson Tatum as ‘Available’ for game vs. Mavericks How did Jayson Tatum’s Achilles’ tendon recovery unfold? Recapping the Celtics star’s journey. 4 questions facing Celtics ahead of Jayson Tatum’s expected […]
Question Marks: Jayson Tatum returns and Cooper Flagg comes home
Boston stumbled badly against Charlotte on Wednesday, getting blown out 118–89 in one of their roughest games of the season. Turnovers piled up, the shots never fell, and the defense didn’t really settle in. It was the type of performance that could linger for a couple days. Friday night at TD Garden won’t allow it. […]
Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Boston Celtics (41-21) Game #63 3/6/26
Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Boston Celtics (41-21)Friday, March 6, 20267:00 PM ESTRegular Season Game #63 Home Game #31TV: ESPN, NBCSB, Mavs TVRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 91.7 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden In a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks visit the Boston Celtics. This is the second and final meeting between these two […]
REPORT: Knicks’ Deuce McBride on track for postseason comeback
While the Knicks have enjoyed a nice little 15-5 stretch that has seen their defensive rating jump into the top 10, and come away with victories against some good teams like the Spurs, Raptors, Rockets, Celtics, Lakers, and Nuggets, everyone knows that much of the Knicks’ postseason success rides on the availability of their backup […]
After 298 days, Jayson Tatum’s return is official
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum will make his long-anticipated return when the Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the team announced on Friday afternoon via the official injury report. Tatum was listed as questionable on Thursday for the first time since rupturing his Achilles tendon last May, after 298 days on the sidelines. Many NBA […]
Being happy because Jayson Tatum is back
There are a number of equally valid, sufficiently scrupulous takes to ring in the New Jayson Tatum Year. “Adding good players is good for your team,” “If the Celtics think Tatum is ready to go, then he is ready,” “I support Jayson Tatum’s decision, it’s his injury and his comeback,” “See? I told you he […]
The Anomaly is back, act accordingly
Okay. Deep breaths. Today’s the day. Jayson Tatum finally returns to the basketball court in a Boston Celtics uniform. He really is an anomaly, isn’t he? Jayson Tatum: the 19-year-old superstar, champion, iron man. The guy who loves this game so much that coaches have to fight him to get him to take a night […]
Anticipation—The Week in Green
The first thing that popped into my mind when I heard the news about Jayson Tatum was, I suspect, the first thing that popped into the minds of many of you. “Anticipation” by Carly Simon. No? Well, bear with me anyway. Anticipation for Tatum’s return has reached a fever pitch over the last month or […]
3 things to consider as the Dallas Mavericks square off against the Boston Celtics
The Dallas Mavericks (21-41) head to the Garden Friday evening to square off against the near-league-leading Boston Celtics (41-21). It’s a quick turnaround after Thursday night’s game in Orlando, in which the Mavericks literally fumbled the win off an ugly inbounds pass with 1.4 seconds to go. On this second night of a back-to-back, Dallas […]
Why the debate over Jayson Tatum’s role is meaningless
Jayson Tatum last played for the Boston Celtics 298 days ago, when his 42-point playoff masterpiece against the New York Knicks preceded what would become a nine-plus-month rehabilitation from a torn right Achilles tendon. Since then, he has worked to recover from surgery, regain strength, and progress through multiple 5-on-5 workouts in preparation for his […]
Celtics teammates react to big Jayson Tatum injury news
BOSTON — No one knows exactly what it will look like when Jayson Tatum laces up for the Celtics for the very first time this season. But, after much anticipation, it’s looking likely that the season debut will come sooner rather than later: Tatum is listed as questionable to play in Friday’s game against the […]
Celtics Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week
We’re back! Welcome to the Celtics’ Top-5 Highest IQ Plays of the Week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds out of their chairs. […]
Preview: Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Boston Celtics (41-21) Game #63 3/6/26
at Dallas Mavericks (21-41) at Boston Celtics (41-21) Friday, March 6, 2026 7:00 PM EST Regular Season Game #63 Home Game #31 TV: ESPN, NBCSB, Mavs TV Radio: 98.5 Sports Hub, 91.7 FM, Sirius XM TD Garden In a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks visit the Boston Celtics. This is the second and final meeting between these two teams this season. Boston won the first game over the short-handed Mavericks in Dallas 110-100 on February 3...
Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/5/26
Herald Jayson Tatum upgraded, could make season debut vs. Mavericks Celtics blown out by red-hot Hornets in potential playoff preview Globe Celtics list Jayson Tatum as questionable, setting the stage for his return Kon Knueppel scores 20, Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks The Hornets are […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 3/5/26
Herald Jayson Tatum upgraded, could make season debut vs. Mavericks Celtics blown out by red-hot Hornets in potential playoff preview Globe Celtics list Jayson Tatum as questionable, setting the stage for his return Kon Knueppel scores 20, Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 Celtics star Jayson Tatum could make season debut Friday vs. Mavericks The Hornets are healthy and on the rise, and the Celtics got a firsthand look at how good they are One of the Celtics’ worst games of the season sh...
The Celtics made the Jayson Tatum announcement we’ve all been waiting for
Jayson Tatum could make his long-anticipated return when the Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, the team announced on Thursday via the official injury report. For the first time since he ruptured his Achilles tendon, Tatum is listed as questionable to appear in Friday’s game. Tatum, who was first injured in May in […]
Jaylen Brown’s recent struggles culminated in stinker against Hornets
Jaylen Brown was far from the only reason for the Boston Celtics’ blowout 29-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets in front of the home crowd on Wednesday night. The star shooting guard was one of only two Celtics to finish with a double-digit point total, with his 20 points finishing second only to Derrick White’s […]
Jaylen Brown shoulders the blame after ‘uncharacteristic’ Celtics loss to Hornets
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown wasn’t his sharpest Wednesday night against the Hornets. He missed four of his first six shots and four of his final six as the Celtics suffered a lopsided 118–89 defeat at TD Garden. “I take accountability,” Brown said. “I gotta be better at the rim and play with more energy.” Brown’s […]
Phillies News: Jhoan Duran, Bryce Harper, Johan Rojas
The World Baseball Classic officially got underway last night with the first game in the Tokyo Dome that featured Chinese Taipei and Australia. There are a couple of lower-level Phillies prospects on Team Australia, but most of the names you would recognize won’t start official WBC play until tomorrow. Meanwhile, we still have plenty of […]
10 Takeaways from Celtics’ stinging loss to Hornets
1. Lack of Effort Coming off a blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, the Celtics got a taste of their own medicine against the Charlotte Hornets, getting crushed 118-89. This game was a rough watch all the way around. It felt like the Hornets had a 20+ point lead in this game from […]
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