The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets in a must win game at the TD Garden. Jayson Tatum scored 50 points in Game 3 to take the series to 2-1.

The Celtics’ most significant move prior to the trade deadline came Tuesday, when they agreed to send guard Anfernee Simons to the Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic.

If Tatum does return this season, his presence would fortify a Boston team that has played like a contender in his absence.

It's a sign he's closer to a potential return after the All-Star break, which would be a big boost heading into the playoffs.

Jayson Tatum may be back way before anyone expected. There’s buzz that the injured Celtics superstar could return from his torn Achilles as early as March, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Tatum suffered the crushing injury in May and there has ...