Nov. 28, Boston Celtics Injury Report: Jayson Tatum and Derrick White’s availability as of late
Derrick White has been added to the Boston Celtics injury report, which no longer includes Jayson Tatum. Due to a non-Covid-related ailment, Tatum was originally listed as probable going into Friday’s game against the Orlando Magic. After being cleared, the All-NBA forward had trouble against the Magic. Some people questioned whether he was merely playing the sickness off.
He performed far better on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. After ending with 34 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 39 minutes, Tatum was back to his regular lethal form. With an 11–25 shooting effort, including a 5–13 three-pointer, he helped the Celtics win 113–103.
Jayson Tatum was questioned about whether he was still affected by the illness after the game. In response, the four-time All-Star said he was good and ready for the Chicago Bulls game on Tuesday.
Derrick White is coping with a non-Covid-related ailment, just like Tatum. The extremely resilient combo guard is listed as likely in the injury report. But he’s probably going to play for Boston against the Bulls.
White has played in 162 out of 165 games, including the playoffs, for the Boston Celtics since he was acquired in February 2022. The first game he missed was for the birth of his first child. The next two games he wasn’t able to play for the team were for the birth of his second child.
It will be interesting to see when he will miss his first game for the Celtics due to something other than his wife giving birth.
