Jayson Tatum aims for MVP season with Celtics amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is looking to have a Most Valuable Player-caliber season. This comes after the departure of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, creating a new narrative for Tatum. Discussions on whether he can achieve such a career milestone are ongoing, with podcasts highlighting the unique challenges he faces this season.
- •Jayson Tatum is focusing on an MVP-caliber season with the Celtics.
- •Jaylen Brown has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Podcasts discuss Tatum's potential to achieve this milestone.
- •This season might be Tatum's best chance for the MVP award.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — NBA not ready for Jayson Tatum Most Valuable Player-caliber season with Boston Celtics
"The question is whether or not the Duke alum can put together the sort of season with the Celtics he will need to if he really wants a chance.
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