Boston — The Celtics will head into their decisive Game 7 without their franchise cornerstone. The team confirmed on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that forward Jayson Tatum is unavailable because of an injury, leaving Boston without its top scorer and floor leader for the winner-take-all matchup.
No additional details about the nature or timing of the injury were immediately released. Tatum’s absence forces head coach Joe Mazzulla to adjust his rotation heading into the most critical game of the series.
The Celtics have not yet announced who will replace Tatum in the starting lineup.
Source: New York Post
