Articles from August 2025

Jayson Tatum Could Make Early Return Next Season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 10: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the third quarter in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 10, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Disaster struck for the Boston Celtics when Jayson Tatum fell to the ground in agony during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

The Celtics were already in trouble, as the New York Knicks had momentum in the game and control of the series, but it felt like things were finally shifting their way.

Tatum’s injury took the wind out of their sails, and they lost a lot of their mojo, falling earlier than expected in the playoffs.

This certainly wasn’t the result fans were expecting, especially since they won the title in the 2023-2024 season.

After it was announced that Tatum would miss significant time in the upcoming campaign, fans and analysts immediately started talking about a rebuild, believing the team needed him to make any noise in the East.

While that is likely true to a degree, the Celtics have acquired some serviceable players to help them build for the future.

And, according to a recent report from reporter Steve Bulpett, the Celtics might not be without Tatum as long as initially expected.

“He was in great shape and he had no trouble doing his part at the camp,” Bulpett said, adding, “I was kind of shocked to see how well he was moving.”

These comments are about Chris Paul’s basketball camp that Tatum attended.

It seems that he’s moving around well, and while his recovery is slated to take several more months, this is certainly a step in the right direction.

If Tatum somehow comes back before the end of the regular season and can help his team make a push for the playoffs, it would be a remarkable comeback.

Can his teammates stay relevant long enough and fight hard enough to have that opportunity?

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LeBron James Posts Message With Clippers Logo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tosses the ball back during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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LeBron James’ decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers was met with a lot of fanfare.

Seeing how James is arguably among the best NBA athletes of all-time, it seemed fitting that he’d suit up for the Lakers at some point in his career.

His family has a lot of ties to the area and the team, and he was a noted friend of Kobe Bryant, someone who meant so much to this city and the team.

James has played for the Lakers for several years, winning one championship in the COVID-19 bubble, but there have been talks that he’s looking to play elsewhere to close out his career.

Even with Luka Doncic now on the roster, James could be in search of one final destination where he believes he could win one more ring.

Those rumors heated up after a recent Instagram post that NBA Central shared on X, which noted a background with a Los Angeles Clippers logo in it.

This could be nothing, of course, as this could be a coincidence, but it could also be the beginning of the end of James’ time with the Lakers.

The other Los Angeles team hasn’t been explicitly mentioned in any trade rumors or free-agent acquisitions, but they might start popping up shortly.

Being as massive a celebrity and athlete as he is, James’ social media activity tends to gain a lot of traction, and this post isn’t any different.

It’s only a matter of time before fans get an opportunity to see James around his Lakers teammates again and figure out how dedicated and excited he is to be with the organization for at least one more season.

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