Jayson Tatum Injury Status Update for April 20th, 2026
The Celtics got some good news today — Jayson Tatum has been cleared and is officially available to play. Jayson had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Celtics.
Jayson Tatum Season Averages
The Celtics get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 17 games, Jayson is averaging 21.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 32.6 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.6 | 21.9 | 10.1 | 5.4 | 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 13-3. Without him, they've gone 43-23. The Celtics's net rating is 2.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Jayson plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (119.6 vs 121.7), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-3 | 43-23 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.7 | 119.6 | -2.1 |
| Def Rating | 111.3 | 111.8 | +0.5 |
| Net Rating | 10.4 | 7.8 | -2.6 |
| PPG | 116.3 | 114.5 | -1.8 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Jayson Tatum Back
With Jayson back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Nikola Vucevic, Jaylen Brown and Hugo Gonzalez are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Jayson again.
PPG: -9.9 | FGA: -8.5 | MPG: -13.8 | RPG: -4.8
FGA: -4.2
MPG: -5.6
Jayson Tatum Betting Trends
With Jayson returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Celtics have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Tatum) Derrick White BLK UNDER: 10-1 (+8.0u, 1.5 / -207 avg. line) Celtics ML: 14-3 (+7.9u, -189 avg. line)
Jayson is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Celtics and the rest of the league.