Jayson Tatum becomes longest-tenured Celtic as training camp begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Jayson Tatum enters the Celtics training camp as the team's longest-tenured player following Jaylen Brown's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks a new phase for Tatum in his 10th season with the Celtics, where he is expected to lead the team after Brown's departure. Tatum's blend of scoring, playmaking, and leadership will be pivotal for Boston's strategies going forward. Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser follow as the next longest-tenured players on the roster. The Celtics aim to harness Tatum’s experience and skill set for the upcoming season.
- •Tatum enters his 10th season with the Celtics.
- •Jaylen Brown's trade leaves Tatum as the longest-tenured player.
- •Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser are the next longest-tenured players.
- •Tatum's playmaking and scoring are central to Boston’s success.
- •Mike Conley is the oldest player on the team but not the longest-tenured.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum Enters Celtics Training Camp With New Distinction
"Jaylen Brown's departure gives Jayson Tatum a new distinction heading into his 10th season.
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