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Celtics' Jayson Tatum Says He's Still Feeling Effects of COVID-19 After January Diagnosis

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said on Tuesday that he is still experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath after testing positive for COVID-19 in early January.

"I think it messes with your breathing a little bit," Tatum said, per ESPN's Tim Bontemps. "I have experienced some games where, I don't want to say [I was] struggling to breathe, but, you know, you get fatigued a lot quicker than normal."

Tatum said his breathing has gotten better since returning to the floor on Jan. 25, though he also noted it is now "easier to get out of breath or tired a lot faster.