The Boston Celtics are one of the flashiest names linked in trade rumors to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. They may not be the most likely landing spot, though -- and that's because of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

In a new podcast appearance, Tatum explains the tough thing his doctor told him about his Achilles tendon that made his injury an even more difficult thing to process

While appearing on a Tuesday, May 12 episode of the Glass Half Full podcast, the NBA star, 28, spoke with host Craig Melvin about his son Jayson Tatum Jr., who goes by Deuce. Tatum, who shares his 8-year-old son with ex-girlfriend Toriah Lachell, revealed that his son almost had a different name altogether.

The past year has been nothing short of a test of Jayson Tatum's perseverance. The Boston Celtics forward spent most of his time recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that he sustained during the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals,

Jayson Tatum had a sad end to his 2026 NBA season. With Jaylen Brown caught off-guard, the Boston Celtics’ star failed to take his team to round 2 of the playoffs.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke about his pursuit for another title and winning NBA Finals MVP before the start of the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics watched star Jayson Tatum recover from a torn Achilles tendon in just 10 months, returning to game action in March.