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BOSTON, MA - 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. 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)
On Sunday, the Boston Celtics will be in North Carolina to play the Charlotte Hornets.
The Celtics are coming off a 109-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks (at home).
Jayson Tatum finished the win with 26 points, 12 rebounds and five assists while shooting 8/24 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Boston Celtics Make Jayson Tatum Announcement
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 17: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics hugs head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
For Sunday’s game, the Celtics could be without Tatum, as he is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jayson Tatum (injury management) questionable for Sunday.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a moment before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Tatum’s NBA Career
GettyFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum, players of Boston Celtics reacts prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Since returning to action, Tatum has been averaging 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 38.3% from the field and 30.3% from three-point range in ten games this season.
He is ninth year out of Duke.
Celtics Stats wrote (after Friday’s game): “Jayson Tatum scored a season-high 26 points tonight along with 12 rebounds and five assists.
It was his sixth double-double in 10 games.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TX -MARCH 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a three-point shot against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Frost Bank Center on March 10, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Tatum was the third pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He has been one of the best forwards in the entire NBA since entering the league.
So far, Tatum has been to the Eastern Conference finals five times (and won the 2024 title).
His career averages are 23.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.8% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in 595 games.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics after their game at Chase Center on January 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)