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Jayson Tatum aims for multiple Celtics franchise records in 2026-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Jayson Tatum aims for multiple Celtics franchise records in 2026-27
Summary

The Boston Celtics look to make history in the 2026-27 NBA season as Jayson Tatum targets several franchise records. Tatum, now healthy, is close to surpassing Paul Pierce’s all-time three-point record, needing 231 more three-pointers. He will also attempt to break his own previous points-per-game record of 30.1 set during the 2022-23 season. Additionally, Tatum, along with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, could set a new mark for most three-pointers in a single season, needing 266 to surpass White's record. The season's performance will reveal if these milestones will be reached.

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  • •Tatum needs 231 three-pointers to surpass Pierce's franchise record.
  • •Tatum's previous points-per-game record is 30.1 from the 2022-23 season.
  • •Three players could break the single-season three-pointers record this year.
  • •Tatum's usage rate is expected to increase this season.
  • •Tatum averaging 3.3 three-pointers in 70 games could help him reach his goal.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Celtics Franchise Records Players Could Break in 2026-27 Season
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We could see history made several times this season.

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