Jayson Tatum Injury Status Update for May 2nd, 2026
Jayson Tatum of the Celtics has been ruled out and will not play today. Jayson was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 67th game Jayson has missed this season.
Jayson Tatum Season Averages
Jayson's absence leaves a significant hole in the Celtics rotation. Across 22 games this season, he's averaging 22.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game while playing 33.6 minutes per night.
| 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 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jayson Tatum?
When Jayson sits, other Celtics players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Nikola Vucevic, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jayson has been out this season, Nikola Vucevic has averaged 6.1 more points per game, 4.7 additional field goal attempts, 6.9 extra minutes and 4.1 more rebounds.
PPG: +6.1 | FGA: +4.7 | MPG: +6.9 | RPG: +4.1
When Jayson has been out this season, Jaylen Brown has averaged 4.1 more points per game and 4.2 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +4.1 | FGA: +4.2
When Jayson has been out this season, Derrick White has averaged 3.3 additional field goal attempts and 2.1 more assists.
FGA: +3.3 | APG: +2.1
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: 43-23 (+17.7u, 225.8 / -110 avg. line) Jaylen Brown PRA OVER: 37-20 (+14.4u, 39.1 / -113 avg. line)
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.