Jayson Tatum

All-Star SF Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $195M extension with the Boston Celtics.

Fantasy Impact

It’s the full designated rookie max extension for Tatum, who can make up to $200M with incentives. The fourth-year forward became a superstar right before our eyes last season, averaging 23.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game. Tatum is deserving of a top-10 selection in fantasy basketball leagues this season.

Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points (9-26 FG, 3-10 3PT, 3-4 FT), seven boards, 11 assists, two steals, one block, and two turnovers in Sunday's defeat to Miami.

Fantasy Impact

His shooting was tough to watch tonight, as he shot a mere 34.6% from the field. But he did stuff the stat sheet, and was able to dish out a career-high 11 assists. Despite the loss, Tatum was magnificent these playoffs, consistently putting up all-around strong numbers. He's still somehow only 22 years old, and should continue improving with time. Mark him down as a surefire top two round pick in fantasy drafts next season.

Jayson Tatum delivered a game-high 31 points (8-22 FG, 3-10 3PT, 12-14 FT) along with 10 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and two turnovers across 43 minutes in a 121-108 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Fantasy Impact

Tatum only shot 36% in Game 5 but made up for it by impacting the game across all categories except for blocks. He was the top scorer in DFS, scoring 53 points in Fanduel and 56.5 points in Draftkings. He notched his second 30-point, 10-rebound performance in the ECF and is averaging 27.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 2.6 three's through five games in the series. The Celtics face elimination once again in Game 6 on Sunday.

Jayson Tatum dropped a game-high 28 points (10-22 FG, 4-11 3PT, 4-4 FT) along with nine rebounds, four assists, three blocks, one steal, and six turnovers in 39 minutes of play in a 112-109 loss to the Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Fantasy Impact

Tatum just missed a double-double after going 0-for-6 from the field in the first half. Despite a scoreless two quarters, he came to life in the second half, netting 28 points and keeping the Celtics in the game. Tatum's averaging 26.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals and is the most productive fantasy player in the series. Continue to start him in all DFS formats as the Celtics face elimination on Friday night, down 3-1 in the series.

Jayson Tatum registered 25 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3PT, 5-5 FT) 14 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 41 minutes in Saturday's 117-106 Game 3 win over the Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Tatum was two assists shy from recording his first triple-double in the 2019-20 NBA playoffs. He has now recorded a double-double in two of three games this series. Tatum continues to stuff the stat sheet in the Eastern Conference Finals, averaging 25.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 triples over three games. The 22-year-old will look to build on his recent performance in Wednesday's Game 4 against the Heat.