CLEVELAND — Jayson Tatum did not initially expect his mother, Brandy Cole-Barnes, to be at the Boston Celtics’ game Sunday afternoon. Though she is a regular presence at home games, she hasn’t always traveled on the road. Her text message in the morning, letting Tatum know she would be attending the game, caught her son by surprise.

Jayson Tatum is back — and that’s not good news for the Knicks. Call it a well-ahead-of-schedule return for Tatum, the perennial All-Star who ruptured his Achilles in Game 4 of the Boston Celtics’ second-round playoff series against the Knicks last ...

While Jayson Tatum showed signs of rust in his return from his torn right Achilles tendon, he also showed glimpses of what made him an All-NBA First Team selection. Winslow Townson / Imagn Images Every Monday,

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg discussed the importance of playing against Jayson Tatum following the Mavs' 120-100 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday.

The Boston Celtic's star forward, 28, will play his first game in 10 months tonight. Despite his past injury, he tells PEOPLE he's returning without fear: "I was born to do this"

Jayson Tatum’s return to an NBA court after several months recovering from a torn Achilles brought tears of joy as the Celtics star reflected on overcoming mental hurdles.

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