Jayson Tatum Injury Status Update for May 2nd, 2026
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Available, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Jayson Tatum Season Averages
On the season, Jayson has appeared in 22 games for the Celtics, averaging 22.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in 33.6 minutes.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.6 | 22.2 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 17.6 |
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 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Jayson Tatum Sits
Jayson's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Celtics roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
PPG: -6.1 | FGA: -4.7 | MPG: -6.9 | RPG: -4.1
PPG: -4.1 | FGA: -4.2
FGA: -3.3 | APG: -2.1
Jayson's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Celtics injury report.