Bobby Manning: Jalen Brunson: “I feel for (Jayson Tatum), it’s an unfortunate situation for a player like him. The league needs Jayson Tatum. What he’s been able to do in his career is incredible … he still has a long time to make an impact … you see a player like that go down, it’s not good.”
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning
Source: Twitter @RealBobManning
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StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson this playoffs:
30.1 PPG
8.0 APG
How many for JB tonight? pic.x.com/zVUMDp2Wrg – 11:46 AM
Jalen Brunson this playoffs:
30.1 PPG
8.0 APG
How many for JB tonight? pic.x.com/zVUMDp2Wrg – 11:46 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There are two leagues in the NBA
The chronically woebegone Eastern Conference is technically one of them.
Discussing that with @ekoreen @JoshuaBRobbins @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/63539… Is the Eastern Conference at a new low after Jayson Tatum injury, draft lottery chaos? – 11:30 AM
There are two leagues in the NBA
The chronically woebegone Eastern Conference is technically one of them.
Discussing that with @ekoreen @JoshuaBRobbins @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/63539… Is the Eastern Conference at a new low after Jayson Tatum injury, draft lottery chaos? – 11:30 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brunson: “I feel for (Tatum), it’s an unfortunate situation for a player like him. The league needs Jayson Tatum. What he’s been able to do in his career is incredible … he still has a long time to make an impact … you see a player like that go down, it’s not good.” – 11:01 AM
Brunson: “I feel for (Tatum), it’s an unfortunate situation for a player like him. The league needs Jayson Tatum. What he’s been able to do in his career is incredible … he still has a long time to make an impact … you see a player like that go down, it’s not good.” – 11:01 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
Watch now on the @NBA App!
🏀 Cavs Eliminated, Pacers Advance
🎙@joevardon joins at 8p ET
🔥 OKC Wins Game 5
🍀 Tatum Undergoes Surgery
🎧 Listen: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
Call us: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/uWnSuITABs – 7:17 AM
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
Watch now on the @NBA App!
🏀 Cavs Eliminated, Pacers Advance
🎙@joevardon joins at 8p ET
🔥 OKC Wins Game 5
🍀 Tatum Undergoes Surgery
🎧 Listen: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
Call us: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/uWnSuITABs – 7:17 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jayson Tatum has Achilles surgery: Celtics may face offseason overhaul sportando.basketball/en/jayson-tatu… – 2:18 AM
Jayson Tatum has Achilles surgery: Celtics may face offseason overhaul sportando.basketball/en/jayson-tatu… – 2:18 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Jayson Tatum’s injury sidelining him for a year, the Pacers eliminating the Cavaliers, the Thunder-Nuggets series and why it’s destined to go seven and who would you trade to get Giannis Antetokounmpo.
x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:26 AM
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Jayson Tatum’s injury sidelining him for a year, the Pacers eliminating the Cavaliers, the Thunder-Nuggets series and why it’s destined to go seven and who would you trade to get Giannis Antetokounmpo.
x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:26 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @AndrewJClaudio_ and I are going live to catch up on the playoffs, including tonight’s two comeback wins, Tatum’s achilles tear, the Pacers moving on, and more.
youtube.com/live/ffxeL1CfN… pic.x.com/Q9KogW9BqU – 12:15 AM
Hello! @AndrewJClaudio_ and I are going live to catch up on the playoffs, including tonight’s two comeback wins, Tatum’s achilles tear, the Pacers moving on, and more.
youtube.com/live/ffxeL1CfN… pic.x.com/Q9KogW9BqU – 12:15 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New @LOCeltics podcast
– the worst case for Tatum, why he can still return to form next year.
– what’s next for Boston
– a rallying cry for Game 5
Watch now:
youtu.be/XIjyXr3YNn4 pic.x.com/53yJbqOcve – 10:06 PM
New @LOCeltics podcast
– the worst case for Tatum, why he can still return to form next year.
– what’s next for Boston
– a rallying cry for Game 5
Watch now:
youtu.be/XIjyXr3YNn4 pic.x.com/53yJbqOcve – 10:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Doctor Breaks Down Jayson Tatum Injury w/ @ErekLatzkaMD @TheGardenReport x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:40 PM
Doctor Breaks Down Jayson Tatum Injury w/ @ErekLatzkaMD @TheGardenReport x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 8:40 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Most points 4th quarter NY-Boston series: Brunson 36, Bridges, 26, Tatum 22, Pritchard 18, OG 17, KAT 15. Brown ??? – 8:27 PM
Most points 4th quarter NY-Boston series: Brunson 36, Bridges, 26, Tatum 22, Pritchard 18, OG 17, KAT 15. Brown ??? – 8:27 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, undergoes surgery bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/05/13/jay… – 7:44 PM
Jayson Tatum suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, undergoes surgery bostonsportsjournal.com/2025/05/13/jay… – 7:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum Ruptured Achilles Reaction x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
Jayson Tatum Ruptured Achilles Reaction x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:35 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
What’s on the line for Jokic this postseason?
Given what’s happened with Giannis/Luka/Tatum & SGA’s performance, his place as “Best Player Alive” isn’t in question.
It’s more about this: How high can he rise if he carries this team to a title? He’s already Top 20 All Time, but pic.x.com/W1AQkJFJpL – 7:26 PM
What’s on the line for Jokic this postseason?
Given what’s happened with Giannis/Luka/Tatum & SGA’s performance, his place as “Best Player Alive” isn’t in question.
It’s more about this: How high can he rise if he carries this team to a title? He’s already Top 20 All Time, but pic.x.com/W1AQkJFJpL – 7:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jayson Tatum underwent surgery in New York City, according to Shams Charania. – 6:19 PM
Jayson Tatum underwent surgery in New York City, according to Shams Charania. – 6:19 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Reporting for @SportsCenter on Boston Celtics cornerstone Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles tendon and what it means for the franchise’s future: pic.x.com/Gcz7sWcwbD – 6:15 PM
Reporting for @SportsCenter on Boston Celtics cornerstone Jayson Tatum’s ruptured Achilles tendon and what it means for the franchise’s future: pic.x.com/Gcz7sWcwbD – 6:15 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jayson Tatum has a torn Achilles. He’s out most, if not all of next year.
What happens now? Who do the Celtics trade? What does Tatum look like post-injury. What in God’s name is going on in the East.
I address all of it below.
cbssports.com/nba/news/what-… – 6:04 PM
Jayson Tatum has a torn Achilles. He’s out most, if not all of next year.
What happens now? Who do the Celtics trade? What does Tatum look like post-injury. What in God’s name is going on in the East.
I address all of it below.
cbssports.com/nba/news/what-… – 6:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Breaking: Jayson Tatum ruptured his right achilles in last night’s Game 4 Celtics loss.
@TermineRadio tells @Jumpshot8 we’ve officially seen this last of the current Celtics core play together. pic.x.com/chh1RYBdIw – 6:02 PM
Breaking: Jayson Tatum ruptured his right achilles in last night’s Game 4 Celtics loss.
@TermineRadio tells @Jumpshot8 we’ve officially seen this last of the current Celtics core play together. pic.x.com/chh1RYBdIw – 6:02 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
I hope Tatum got people around him to keep his spirits high. Going from no major injury in your life to an achilles tear has to take a toll on you mentally. – 5:57 PM
I hope Tatum got people around him to keep his spirits high. Going from no major injury in your life to an achilles tear has to take a toll on you mentally. – 5:57 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, has surgery, faces extensive recovery
It raises questions about what the Celtics do this offseason, as they face being deep into the luxury tax heading into a season Tatum will miss most/all of.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/celti… – 5:26 PM
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, has surgery, faces extensive recovery
It raises questions about what the Celtics do this offseason, as they face being deep into the luxury tax heading into a season Tatum will miss most/all of.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/celti… – 5:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum since entering the league:
— 1st in playoff PTS
— 2nd in playoff REB
— 5th in playoff AST
— 2nd in playoff STL
— 6th in playoff BLK
— 2nd in playoff 3P
— 1st in playoff wins pic.x.com/dgWddKXVX5 – 5:06 PM
Jayson Tatum since entering the league:
— 1st in playoff PTS
— 2nd in playoff REB
— 5th in playoff AST
— 2nd in playoff STL
— 6th in playoff BLK
— 2nd in playoff 3P
— 1st in playoff wins pic.x.com/dgWddKXVX5 – 5:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Celtics went from champions to possibly back-to-back champions to a team down 3-1 with a massive tax bill looming next season and quite possibly no Jayson Tatum for much if not all of 2025-26.
Ban injuries. Ban them with fire. – 5:00 PM
The Celtics went from champions to possibly back-to-back champions to a team down 3-1 with a massive tax bill looming next season and quite possibly no Jayson Tatum for much if not all of 2025-26.
Ban injuries. Ban them with fire. – 5:00 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Celtics say. Boston will face the Knicks down 3-1 in their series as questions about the team’s luxury tax situation and long-term viability to keep the core together come into question. pic.x.com/SV64hDG3l2 – 4:56 PM
Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, Celtics say. Boston will face the Knicks down 3-1 in their series as questions about the team’s luxury tax situation and long-term viability to keep the core together come into question. pic.x.com/SV64hDG3l2 – 4:56 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Devastating blow for Boston Celtics: Tatum suffers torn Achilles @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/devastating… – 4:55 PM
Devastating blow for Boston Celtics: Tatum suffers torn Achilles @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/devastating… – 4:55 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum will all but certainly in the coming days become one of just 43 players in the history of the NBA to have four first team All-NBA selections in his career.
He’ll have done it four years in a row, having just turned 27 and entering his prime.
Just brutal news. – 4:52 PM
Jayson Tatum will all but certainly in the coming days become one of just 43 players in the history of the NBA to have four first team All-NBA selections in his career.
He’ll have done it four years in a row, having just turned 27 and entering his prime.
Just brutal news. – 4:52 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Catastrophic season-ending injury for one of the NBA’s young faces and the Celtics, with a long rehab awaiting. pic.x.com/6dx2sNJbOT – 4:43 PM
BREAKING: Boston Celtics All-NBA star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Catastrophic season-ending injury for one of the NBA’s young faces and the Celtics, with a long rehab awaiting. pic.x.com/6dx2sNJbOT – 4:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum this season:
26.8 PPG
8.7 RPG
6.0 APG
1.1 SPG
Led the Celtics in PPG, RPG and APG. pic.x.com/cKDz3ubd02 – 2:23 PM
Jayson Tatum this season:
26.8 PPG
8.7 RPG
6.0 APG
1.1 SPG
Led the Celtics in PPG, RPG and APG. pic.x.com/cKDz3ubd02 – 2:23 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: The Devastating Jayson Tatum Injury; NYK/BOS Game 4; A CRAZY Lottery; GSW/MIN Game 5 with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/bHQGYaEiND – 1:06 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: The Devastating Jayson Tatum Injury; NYK/BOS Game 4; A CRAZY Lottery; GSW/MIN Game 5 with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.x.com/bHQGYaEiND – 1:06 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Knicks on the brink
– Tatum/Future of team with new ownership
– Mavs #1 pick decision
– Awo
– Why Kings Why pic.x.com/jHH8CTvLYT – 1:00 PM
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Knicks on the brink
– Tatum/Future of team with new ownership
– Mavs #1 pick decision
– Awo
– Why Kings Why pic.x.com/jHH8CTvLYT – 1:00 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Updated: Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson are the Top 2 performers in the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
Julius Randle moves up to No. 8. pic.x.com/YNrCaPZFyB – 1:47 AM
Updated: Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson are the Top 2 performers in the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
Julius Randle moves up to No. 8. pic.x.com/YNrCaPZFyB – 1:47 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jalen Brunson is the MVP of the playoffs so far, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
King of New York. pic.x.com/PZ0HZJl02e – 12:13 AM
Jalen Brunson is the MVP of the playoffs so far, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating.
King of New York. pic.x.com/PZ0HZJl02e – 12:13 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
nba players to drop >35 points and >10 assists in a playoff game with *no more* than one turnover (via @stathead):
lebron james (2x)
michael jordan (1992)
clyde drexler (1992)
nikola jokic (2024)
jalen brunson (2025) pic.x.com/7grPmfeTcq – 10:49 PM
nba players to drop >35 points and >10 assists in a playoff game with *no more* than one turnover (via @stathead):
lebron james (2x)
michael jordan (1992)
clyde drexler (1992)
nikola jokic (2024)
jalen brunson (2025) pic.x.com/7grPmfeTcq – 10:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jalen Brunson Game 4 vs Celtics: 39 points, 14/25 FGs, 12 assists, 1 turnover
Most career postseason games with 10+ FGs, 10+ assists, no more than 1 turnover
Chris Paul: 7
LeBron James: 5
Michael Jordan, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jalen Brunson: 3 pic.x.com/2eLbWiDwNk – 10:17 PM
Jalen Brunson Game 4 vs Celtics: 39 points, 14/25 FGs, 12 assists, 1 turnover
Most career postseason games with 10+ FGs, 10+ assists, no more than 1 turnover
Chris Paul: 7
LeBron James: 5
Michael Jordan, Dennis Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jalen Brunson: 3 pic.x.com/2eLbWiDwNk – 10:17 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Derrick White looking like Andrew Nembhard trying to guard Jalen Brunson right now. A good defender who looks like he has no chance. They gotta get Jrue on him. – 9:56 PM
Derrick White looking like Andrew Nembhard trying to guard Jalen Brunson right now. A good defender who looks like he has no chance. They gotta get Jrue on him. – 9:56 PM
More on this storyline
Other middling East teams could sense an opportunity to make aggressive moves to move up a tier, a strategy that otherwise might have hinged on whether Boston’s dynasty truly took off. “[Tatum’s injury] makes people start having different thoughts about going after it,” an East scout said. “‘How close are you to making the Finals?’ ‘What do other teams’ windows look like now?’ All of that factors in.” -via ESPN / May 14, 2025
Yes, the Celtics are staring at a financial cliff. But team president Brad Stevens and the Boston front office would likely have found a way to ease their luxury tax bill without a massive loss to their core. And while it’s always dangerous to project too far into the future in the NBA, Boston was positioned to be at or near the top of the East for the rest of the decade. “Your mind starts running through scenarios you never could’ve thought would happen,” the executive said of Boston’s potential mindset. “They have a lot of thinking to do.” -via ESPN / May 14, 2025
And with Tatum essentially written off for the entire 2025-26 season, it’s hard to see a scenario in which the Celtics don’t retrench a bit this summer, with an eye on getting less expensive and building up to another Finals run in 2026-27. “This already was their last chance with their team to go as far as possible [before the financial crunch],” a West scout said. “They’ll have to get creative.” -via ESPN / May 14, 2025
Bobby Manning: Jalen Brunson at shootaround: “It doesn’t impact how we prepare. We have to have the same mentality, same focus … they’re dangerous.” -via Twitter @RealBobManning / May 14, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Jalen Brunson moved up 14 spots in the all-time playoff scoring list last night. Some of the players he left behind: Earl Monroe Joel Embiid Vlade Divac Jack Sikma Amare Stoudemire Mike Conley Gail Goodrich Bill Sharman Kenyon Martin He’s No. 132 in playoffs history now. -via Twitter @hoopshype / May 13, 2025