The Celtics star discussed his philanthropic work, Achilles rupture recovery, special relationship with St. Louis, and more, in an exclusive sitdown with SB Nation.

The Boston Celtics have an update on Jaylen Brown after being listed as questionable due to left hamstring strain reconditioning. He last played against the New

Jayson Tatum was ‘sick to his stomach’ when he learned that his former high school sweetheart, Toriah Mimms, was pregnant.

Tatum—and sources close to the NBA All-Star and his reported long-time girlfriend, Ella Mai — have never confirmed the couple is married. Despite fan interest and Internet rumors about the two, it's likely that they are happily and privately living life as a couple and co-parents to a toddler.

Tatum is widely expected to miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season, as the standard timeline for recovery from an Achilles' injury is typically about a year. He's said to have consulted Kevin Durant, another major star who has suffered an Achilles' injury himself, on the recovery. Durant missed a full season.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum told reporters on Monday that he feels "no pressure" to return from his Achilles injury during the 2025-26 NBA season.

2014 was the last time they did that, which is also the last time the Celtics did not make the playoffs. There is a clear issue for this team when Jayson Tatum doesn’t play. In Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, Jaylen Brown scored 41 points on efficient shooting, but it wasn’t enough to take down the injured Pistons.

The NBA Insider Chris Haynes reached out to try to confirm Tatum’s plans. The NBA superstar reportedly made his it quite clear to Haynes that he desires to be back out on the floor much earlier than the 2026-2027 season.