Jayson Tatum Injury Status Update for April 10th, 2026
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Jayson was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 65th game Jayson has missed this season.
Jayson Tatum Season Averages
Jayson's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 16 games this season, he's averaging 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game while playing 32.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.6 | 21.8 | 10.0 | 5.3 | 17.9 |
Celtics Performance With & Without Jayson Tatum
The numbers tell a clear story about Jayson's value to the Celtics. With Jayson in the lineup this season, the team is 13-2. Without him, they've gone 41-23. The Celtics's net rating is 4.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Jayson plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (119.5 vs 121.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-2 | 41-23 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.8 | 119.5 | -2.2 |
| Def Rating | 110.2 | 112.0 | +1.7 |
| Net Rating | 11.6 | 7.6 | -4.0 |
| PPG | 117.0 | 114.1 | -2.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jayson Tatum?
When Jayson sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Nikola Vucevic and Jaylen Brown stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jayson has been out this season, Nikola Vucevic has averaged 11.4 more points per game, 10.0 additional field goal attempts, 21.7 extra minutes, 7.8 more rebounds and 2.0 more assists.
PPG: +11.4 | FGA: +10.0 | MPG: +21.7 | RPG: +7.8 | APG: +2.0
When Jayson has been out this season, Jaylen Brown has averaged 3.4 additional field goal attempts.
FGA: +3.4
Jayson Tatum Betting Trends
For bettors, Jayson's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Celtics's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jayson has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Tatum) Celtics UNDER: 42-22 (+17.7u, 225.8 / -110 avg. line) Jaylen Brown PRA OVER: 37-20 (+14.4u, 39.1 / -113 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jayson Tatum's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pelicans @ Celtics - April 10, 2026 New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (Out) Dejounte Murray (Out) Saddiq Bey (Out) Trey Murphy III (Out) Herbert Jones (Out) Boston Celtics: Sam Hauser (Probable) Jayson Tatum (Out) Jaylen Brown (Questionable) Derrick White (Probable) Neemias Queta (Probable)
We'll continue to monitor Jayson's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Celtics.