But even as he rests, basketball pundits are still trying to rank Tatum. In fact, Bleacher Report just listed him as the 93rd-best player in NBA history, placing him behind arguably less accomplished players like Chris Webber and Jimmy Butler.

As suggested by Bleacher Nation ’s Elias Schuster, the Celtics could add Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu and a second-round pick while sending Chicago Anfernee Simons and Sam Hauser. With the Celtics shedding an extra $8.7 million in salary and addressing their biggest need, this could be a no-brainer for Boston.

Tatum is looking to convince Damian Lillard to join the Celtics after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the Boston Globe. Both players tore their Achilles during the NBA playoffs and will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season.