Jayson Tatum Injury Status Update for March 29th, 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 Questionable, 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 10 games, Jayson is averaging 19.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 31.0 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 19.8 | 9.5 | 3.8 | 17.5 |
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 8-2. Without him, they've gone 41-22. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (116.7 vs 119.8 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 | 41-22 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.7 | 119.8 | +3.1 |
| Def Rating | 108.9 | 111.9 | +3.0 |
| Net Rating | 7.8 | 7.9 | +0.1 |
| PPG | 113.3 | 114.3 | +0.9 |
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 Jordan Walsh are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Jayson again.
PPG: -11.4 | FGA: -10.0 | MPG: -21.7 | RPG: -7.8 | APG: -2.0
FGA: -4.3
RPG: -2.7
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: 8-1 (+6.0u, 1.5 / -211 avg. line) Jaylen Brown AST OVER: 7-2 (+5.4u, 4.9 / -105 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:
Celtics @ Hornets - March 29, 2026 Boston Celtics: Nikola Vucevic (Out) Jaylen Brown (Out) Neemias Queta (Probable) Derrick White (Questionable)
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.