NBA Trade News: Boston Celtics acquired 6-feet-8 ex-Phoenix Suns big man to support Jayson Tatum and bolster squad for better title odds

The Boston Celtics have signed Jalen Bridges, a former teammate of Kevin Durant, to potentially fill the void left by Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury. Tatum is expected to miss most of the 2025-26 season. Bridges, a 6-foot-8 forward, played sparingly for the Phoenix Suns. Despite modest professional stats, his college career showcased a strong perimeter shooting ability.