The Celtics, who had the No. 1 pick, could've simply stayed put and taken Jayson Tatum. Instead, they pulled one of the all-time heists -- in hindsight, at least -- by trading down to No. 3 with the Sixers,

Nov 4, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett D

During a recent episode of the Club 520 podcast, Jayson Tatum told ex-Celtics teammate Jeff Teague that he almost requested a trade during his rookie season. Despite being drafted No. 3 overall, Tatum had concerns about playing time. Boston had signed ...

Against the flawed and banged up Atlanta Hawks, Tatum dominated the first half and that was what the Celtics needed as they coasted to a 123-93 win in a game they led by as many as 37.

Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics routed the Atlanta Hawks 123-93 on Monday night for their third straight win.

Now, as the Celtics start their current regular season campaign as one of the Association's hottest teams and Tatum's increased efficiency and aggression a major part of why that is the case, even national writers are starting to openly wonder if this is the season Tatum notches that achievement.

Tatum scores 26 of his 28 points in the first half as Boston races to a 22-point lead at intermission on its way to a third straight win.

Jayson Tatum reflects on early frustrations with the Celtics, considering a trade before a pivotal injury opened doors to his breakout success.