Jayson Tatum return IMMINENT? Who wins and loses when he comes back?

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🗓️ 17 February 2026

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Boston Celtics brace for a turning point as Jayson Tatum’s imminent return promises to shake up the rotation. Who stands to gain the most, and who’s facing a reduced role with the All-NBA star back in action? John Karalis of Celtics On SI and Tom Westerholm break down how Tatum’s comeback will impact Sam Hauser, Nikola Vucevic, and Derrick White—plus why crucial minutes could slip away from Jordan Walsh and Baylor Shireman. Beyond roster intrigue, the hosts weigh in on the NBA All-Star Game’s format revamp, the fading allure of the dunk contest, and the evolving expectations for Boston’s supporting cast. Will the Celtics’ depth prove to be an asset or vulnerability down the stretch? Packed with analysis and bold predictions, this episode is a must-listen for Celtics fans looking to stay ahead of the playoff conversation.

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0:00.0	Now on the Lockdown Celtics podcast, Jason Tatum, it looks like he's coming back.
0:04.8	Who stands to gain the most and who stands to lose the most when he does?
0:10.1	Locked on Celtics pod, Home of the Winners, baby.
0:14.0	Hey, welcome back to the Lockdown Celtics podcast right here in the Lockdown Podcast Network.
0:18.0	Where does your team every day?
0:19.6	Your team is the Boston Celtics,
0:20.8	and I'm talking about them Monday through Friday.
0:22.6	I got bonus podcasts coming up on weekends when they play,
0:25.8	sometimes during the week.
0:27.1	We've got a ton of content that's going to be coming your way.
0:29.7	So make sure you're subscribed.
0:30.7	It's the only way to know when it drops.
0:32.9	So do that audio-wise.
0:34.7	It's on every podcast app.
0:36.5	Video-wise, it's on YouTube. So go check that out.
0:39.5	If you're new, let me introduce myself from John Corrales, Beatwriter, covering the Celtics
0:43.2	for Sports Illustrated's Celtics on SI. I've been doing a version of this job for about 20 years,
0:49.3	doing this podcast for 10. And I've written a couple of books about the team as well. Today's show is brought to you by Fandul.
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1:06.5	Jason Tatum's return is imminent.
1:09.7	We believe that wholeheartedly.
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