Boston Celtics Title Hopes Resurrected by Jayson Tatum's Progress?

Jayson Tatum’s possible return has Boston Celtics fans buzzing—could his comeback change the Eastern Conference playoff picture? On today’s episode of Locked On NBA, Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize dive into whether Tatum should push for an early return, what it means for the Celtics’ championship hopes, and which young teams could make a leap this season. From the Raptors’ defensive potential to the Pelicans with a healthy Zion, plus Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs and the Wizards’ long-term upside, we break down the biggest breakout candidates. We also react to Michael Porter Jr.’s comments about the Nuggets’ playoff exit, Ace Bailey’s switch in Utah, and the future of Ben Simmons in the NBA—or overseas.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Jayson Tatum’s injury update & Celtics’ playoff hopes

12:20 Young NBA teams ready to break out

21:15 Michael Porter Jr.’s Nuggets comments

26:30 Is Ben Simmons’ NBA career over?

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