What happened: Jayson Tatum was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the 14th time in his career. The selection marks his first weekly conference honor of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: The milestone pulls Tatum within one award of tying Larry Bird for the second-most in His scoring and playmaking have anchored Boston through a 5-1 start following a transformed lineup that added Paul George in the offseason.

What to watch: Boston looks to extend its five-game winning streak as the regular season continues.