Jayson Tatum Set to Rest in Celtics Finale After Earning Top Player Ranking

Jayson Tatum will rest for the Boston Celtics' preseason finale against Philadelphia but is set to be fully available for Tuesday's regular-season opener versus Detroit. Tatum previously started in Boston's 114-93 preseason win over Charlotte. Additionally, the star forward earned a prestigious top-two spot in Sporting News' player rankings for the 2026-27 NBA season, reinforcing his status among the league's elite talents.