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Celtics star Jayson Tatum had only mild COVID symptoms, but mentally, the virus took its toll

“It bothered me. It was on my mind, thinking, ‘Do I feel OK? Do I not feel OK? Can I smell this?' " said Tatum, who returned to action Monday.

Celtics look dangerous with Jayson Tatum back from COVID-19, and other observations from rout of Bulls

Tatum scored 24 points on 10 for 21 shooting while Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics in a 119-103 victory with 26 points on 10 for 21 shooting.

Celtics’ Wednesday game at San Antonio in flux as Spurs grapple with COVID-19 issues

If Wednesday's game is postponed, one option would be to stay in Chicago and play a makeup game against the Bulls.

‘He’s one of the best young players in this game’: In Jaylen Brown, we are watching a star ascend

Brown has been the Celtics’ MVP so far this season, his development into a prolific scorer one of the team’s biggest bright spots.

Celtics 141, Cavaliers 103
Jaylen Brown, Celtics hit on all cylinders in romp over Cavaliers, and other observations
Boston made 55.9 percent of its shots and the defense came up with 14 steals and blocked eight shots.

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Jayson Tatum gets green light to return to action Monday night in Chicago
Tatum was cleared to resume basketball activities last week, but the Celtics have erred on the side of caution.

Celtics’ Payton Pritchard has MCL sprain, will resume on-court activities in two weeks

The rookie guard suffered the injury with a little less than three minutes left in the first quarter of Friday night's loss to the 76ers.

From the big trade exception to Jaylen Brown’s ascension, six thoughts on the Celtics

The Celtics return home Sunday to play the Cavaliers after being kicked around during their two-game series against the 76ers.

How the Washington Wizards have coped with the challenges of COVID-19 postponements

The Wizards have had six games postponed because they could not meet the NBA’s minimum number of required players.

Jaylen Brown is doing his job. His Celtics teammates, though, are coming up way short

Brown has done all he can while Jayson Tatum has been sidelined, but the rest of the Celtics haven't contributed enough, offensively or defensively.

Jaylen Brown ties career high with 42 points but Celtics’ comeback falls short against 76ers

Joel Embiid countered with 38 points of his own as Philadelphia swept a two-game set against Boston.

Payton Pritchard helped to Celtics locker room, out with sprained knee

Jaylen Brown was pushed into Pritchard's knee in the first quarter of Friday's game in Philadelphia against the 76ers.

Marcus Smart wishes he could make a living at the free throw line, just like Joel Embiid

Embiid made 17 of his free-throw attempts in the 76ers win over the Celtics on Wednesday.

Celtics extend their lease at TD Garden through the 2035-36 season

Though they have resumed playing games there this season, there haven't been fans in attendance since last March.

Brad Stevens is ready to begin increasing Kemba Walker’s minutes

The Celtics point guard will be allowed to ratchet up to 25-28 after being limited to 20 upon his return.

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