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Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Expected To Be Ready For Game 1

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been battling knee issues over the last month or so of the regular season. He saw a small decrease in minutes and even sat out of the final three games, which made him ineligible for regular-season awards. Head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed reports that Brown received pain management injections in his knee, but he also said that he expects the former Finals MVP to be ready to go for Game 1 of their first-round series. Throughout the last postseason, Brown was given the task of guarding the other team's best scorer more often than not. He's extremely important to the Celtics' success, given his level of defense on top of his season averages of 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
3 days ago   
Derrick White  • SG  •  Celtics

Derrick White Out For The Season Finale

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (neck) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The Celtics already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will allow the club to sit White and the rest of their core producers. As a result, Payton Pritchard, who had 15 points and 10 assists in his last start, should be a popular option for DFS managers versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association.
4 days ago   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Out Versus Charlotte

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The veteran missed eight straight games in February and March because of an illness. He also sat out four more contests since returning for the March 15 win over the Brooklyn Nets. With that said, the Celtics have already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference heading toward the playoffs, so Sunday's result won't matter. Al Horford (knee) also won't suit up, meaning Luke Kornet, who had 14 points, three boards, one steal, and one block in his last start, should return to the starting lineup.
4 days ago   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics  |  Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Resting On Sunday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The C's are heading to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will enable the club to rest some of their core performers, including Tatum, Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Jaylen Brown (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Al Horford (knee), and Derrick White (neck). Without those guys on the floor, Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet are the safest options for DFS managers.
4 days ago   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Receiving Treatment On His Right Knee

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The right knee injury has been an issue of late. Unfortunately, the problem may not be gone anytime soon, with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reporting Brown received "pain management injections in an effort to promote healing." The 28-year-old struggled in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks, his last time on the floor, finishing with only six points in 22 minutes of work. There will likely be more updates on Brown's condition heading into the C's first-round playoff series. But fantasy managers will undoubtedly be hoping the ailment doesn't affect his ability to suit up in the playoffs as well as the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
4 days ago   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Downgraded On Wednesday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. He was listed as questionable. However, it appeared he at least had a chance of playing, considering he was warming up. With that in mind, the C's have already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, so Jayson Tatum (ankle), Derrick White (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jrue Holiday (shoulder), and Al Horford (knee) will join Brown on the shelf. As a result, it could be a busy night for Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Luke Kornet, and Baylor Scheierman.
Apr 9   
Jrue Holiday  • PG  •  Celtics

Jrue Holiday Sidelined On Wednesday

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play against Orlando on Wednesday. The shoulder injury is nothing new. However, the Celtics have nothing to gain or lose on Wednesday night, so Holiday can get a much-needed night off after logging 37 minutes in Tuesday's overtime win over the New York Knicks. Derrick White (ankle) is also out. In addition, Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. As such, Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman may see plenty of minutes out of the backcourt.
Apr 9   
Derrick White  • SG  •  Celtics

Derrick White Won't Suit Up Versus The Magic

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. The Celtics secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, so the team can afford to give their core performers a night off, with Jayson Tatum (ankle), Jrue Holiday (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Al Horford (knee) already ruled out. In addition, Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. As a result, the C's may lean heavily on Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman to do most of the heavy lifting out of the backcourt on Wednesday night.
Apr 9   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Won't Face Orlando

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't suit up for Wednesday's clash with the Magic. He had a team-high 34 points in Tuesday's overtime win over the New York Knicks. But with Boston having already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, Porzingis will get the night off. Al Horford (knee) also won't play, meaning Luke Kornet may get the start, with the 29-year-old averaging 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks in 14 starts this season. Xavier Tillman Sr. may also see extended minutes, considering Jayson Tatum (ankle) also won't be on the floor.
Apr 9   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Sitting On Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) won't play on Wednesday against the Magic. He had 32 points, seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in 47 minutes in Tuesday's overtime victory over the New York Knicks. However, the C's have secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference, so Tatum will take the night off to rest his ailing left ankle. Derrick White (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Al Horford (knee), and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) have also been ruled out, and Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. As a result, DFS managers could see increased production from Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet, and Baylor Scheierman, to name a few.
Apr 9   
Jrue Holiday  • PG  •  Celtics

Jrue Holiday Probable For Tuesday Night

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's encounter with the New York Knicks. The veteran continues to battle a right shoulder issue. However, it likely won't keep him off the floor on Tuesday night. Holiday has averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in two meetings with the Knicks this season. But Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jayson Tatum (ankle), and Jaylen Brown (knee) are questionable, so there's a chance Holiday may see an uptick in scoring chances, assuming he's good to go.
Apr 8   
Derrick White  • SG  •  Celtics

Derrick White Expected To Suit Up Versus New York

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (toe) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks. The toe injury is nothing new. Fortunately, he hasn't missed a game since March 15. White has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in three meetings with New York this season. However, with Jayson Tatum (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), and Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable, White may be even more potent on the scoring end, assuming he's cleared to play.
Apr 7   
Al Horford  • C  •  Celtics

Al Horford Won't Play On Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (knee) won't play on Tuesday versus the Knicks. Horford got the start in Sunday's win over the Washington Wizards, amassing an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Horford would have been in line to remain in the starting lineup. However, if Porzingis can't suit up, Luke Kornet, who had 13 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday, will be a popular DFS value option.
Apr 7   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis On The Injury Report For Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks, his former team. The 29-year-old has battled an illness for a large portion of the 2024-25 campaign. However, it most recently kept him off the floor for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. Luke Kornet got the start, finishing with 13 points and 14 rebounds. With Al Horford (knee) already ruled out, Kornet should get more minutes than usual. However, Kornet's fantasy ceiling will increase even more if Porzingis can't suit up.
Apr 7   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Uncertain To Face The Knicks

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable heading into Tuesday's showdown with the Knicks. This Injury has already cost him a few games. Fortunately, he was able to suit up for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards, finishing with 15 points and five assists in 21 minutes. Al Horford (knee) has already been ruled out, and Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are questionable. As such, there are plenty of guys who can step into the starting lineup, although Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Luke Kornet are the favorites to do something meaningful for fantasy managers.
Apr 7   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Questionable For Tuesday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's clash with the Knicks. He wasn't available for Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. As a result, Al Horford (knee) slid into the starting lineup, finishing with an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double. Horford has already been ruled out, so Sam Hauser, amassing 18 points, eight rebounds, and one block on Sunday, may work his way into the starting lineup if Tatum misses his second-straight contest.
Apr 7   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Out On Sunday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Washington. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is also out. But, truth be told, both players shouldn't be needed to get by the 17-win Wizards. With that said, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown (knee), who is available, should lead the way offensively, with Al Horford, Payton Pritchard, and Jrue Holiday in line for bigger roles.
Apr 6   
Jrue Holiday  • PG  •  Celtics

Jrue Holiday Won't Play Against Miami

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after playing in four consecutive contests. Holiday on the shelf will boost the fantasy stock of Payton Pritchard. Pritchard's production has risen to 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in games without Holiday this season, even as he has continued to come off the bench during these outings.
Apr 2   
Al Horford  • C  •  Celtics

Al Horford Sidelined Versus Heat

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) won't play against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He has been dealing with a left big toe sprain for a while and will need some time off to manage the lingering injury. Boston's frontcourt will also be without Kristaps Porzingis (illness), leaving Luke Kornet, Neemias Queta, and Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet has more fantasy appeal as he finished 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Apr 2   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out On Wednesday

According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. A mysterious illness caused Porzingis to miss a couple of weeks at the beginning of last month, and he is still coping with its effects, which led him to miss another game Wednesday night. Al Horford (toe) is also out for the contest, so Luke Kornet will have a hectic night in the frontcourt. Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr. will likely provide cover at center.
Apr 2   
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