{"id":512302,"date":"2026-03-01T18:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512302\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T18:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:37:20","slug":"nba-fans-react-to-boston-celtics-jayson-tatum-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/512302\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Fans React To Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics answers a reporters question during Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo By Winslow Townson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Sunday evening, the Boston Celtics<\/a> will host the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Celtics are coming off a 148-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> (also at home).<\/p>\n

Despite being without Jayson Tatum<\/a> and trading away key pieces over the summer, the team has surprised a lot of people (and look like a title contender).<\/p>\n

Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Announcement\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 JANUARY 17: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on from the bench against the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. N(Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

While there had been some level of hope that Tatum could make his season debut on Sunday, the Celtics have announced that he has been ruled out.<\/p>\n

The Celtics wrote (via X):<\/a> \u201cInjury Report for tomorrow vs. PHI: Baylor Scheierman<\/a> \u2013 Left Thumb Fracture \u2013 QUESTIONABLE Jayson Tatum \u2013 Right Achilles Repair \u2013 OUT\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyBOSTON, MA \u2013 OCTOBER 22: Joel Embiid<\/a> #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers talks to Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after the game at TD Garden on October 22, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what fans were saying about the update:<\/p>\n

@CelticsMuse:<\/a> \u201cMarch 6th vs Dallas it is\u201d<\/p>\n

@CelticsHuddle:<\/a> \u201cThat must mean next game we\u2019re getting the AVAILABLE\u201d <\/p>\n

@Raphadagoat:<\/a> \u201cI knew this was happening but I\u2019m still sad\u201d<\/p>\n

@o7_JustJames:<\/a> \u201cWell, the 3\/1 hype was fun\u2026 at the end of the day, a fully ready to go JT supersedes anything. \u2026 but the hype continues cuz it\u2019s still: S O O N \ud83c\udf40\u2618\ufe0f\ud83c\udf40\u2618\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN \u2013 OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Detroit Pistons<\/a> during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.\u00a0 (Photo by Nic Antaya\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Jayson Tatum\u2019s Legendary Run With Boston
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GettyBOSTON, MA \u2013 SEPTEMBER 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics listens to a reporters question during Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Tatum was the third pick in the 2017 NBA<\/a> Draft after one season of college basketball.<\/p>\n

He is in his ninth year (all with Boston), and is coming off a year where he had averages of 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range in 72 games.<\/p>\n

During the 2024 season, Tatum helped lead the franchise to their first title since 2008.<\/p>\n

\u201cAge 27, and you\u2019ve been to five Conference Finals and two NBA Finals, and [you\u2019re] a champion. \u2026 They got plenty of time.\u201d
\n@stephenasmith<\/a> thinks Jayson Tatum should hold off on returning this season \ud83c\udfc0 <\/p>\n

The Boston Celtics In 2025-26
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GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS \u2013 JANUARY 28: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics motions to his players during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden on January 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. N (Photo by Jaiden Tripi\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-20 record in 59 games.<\/p>\n

They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are 19-9 at home).<\/p>\n

After the 76ers, the Celtics will play the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> on Monday night in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Last season, they lost to the New York Knicks<\/a> in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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