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Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Doubtful For Meeting With Suns

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been tagged as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics star sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, exiting the action after logging only 25 minutes. It appears he will miss at least one contest due to the injury. The rest of Boston's big guns are completely healthy heading into Wednesday, so we can expect Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis to lead the offense. Al Horford is likely to step into the starting five if Tatum is ruled out.
3 hours ago   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Ruled Out Against Utah

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't suit up for Friday's clash with the Utah Jazz. The 28-year-old has been on-and-off the injury report of late because of a knee injury. He was last on the court for Saturday's win over the Nets. However, Brown wasn't available when both clubs met again on Tuesday night. Al Horford moved into the starting lineup. Yet, it was Baylor Scheierman who stole the show, with the rookie finishing with 20 points while shooting 6-for-7 from behind the arc. Scheierman should remain in the rotation, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect a duplicate showing. Instead, Payton Pritchard should benefit the most in the scoring department behind Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis.
5 days ago   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Sidelined On Tuesday

According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) won't play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Tatum will be sidelined due to right knee tendinopathy. As the playoffs approach, the 27-year-old star forward has begun sitting out games this month to manage his knee injury. With Jaylen Brown (knee) already out, players like Al Horford and Sam Hauser will see an uptick in playing time. Horford should now be added to the Celtics starting lineup for this evening's matchup.
7 days ago   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Unavailable Tuesday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) will not suit up for Tuesday's action against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown made an early exit against the Nets on Saturday due to back spasms but is again on the injury report with a right knee posterior impingement. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has regularly played through the injury in recent weeks, but he will take the night off on Tuesday. Sam Hauser is likely to grab Brown's spot in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard will have an opportunity to contribute more off the bench. Over his previous 14 starts this season, Hauser has averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.
Mar 18   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Uncertain For Tuesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. As the playoffs approach, Tatum has begun sitting out games this month to manage a knee injury and might also miss Tuesday's matchup. With Jaylen Brown (knee) already sidelined, players like Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard may be asked to carry the offense. Additionally, Al Horford is expected to enter the starting lineup if Tatum is unavailable.
Mar 18   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Remains Out On Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will continue to sit on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has now listed him as questionable on the injury report a couple of times, but Porzingis is still working his way back from an illness and isn't yet ready for game action. His next chance to return will come quickly, as Boston also heads out on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Al Horford will continue to do extra work on Friday with Porzingis out. The veteran had a very busy night last time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing a 118-112 loss on Wednesday with 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and one steal in 34 minutes.
Mar 14   
Al Horford  • C  •  Celtics

Al Horford Available Against Heat

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has upgraded his status from probable to available. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out of commission, Horford has recently taken on a heavy workload. He is averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals this month. However, Horford doesn't play back-to-backs, so Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will likely do the bulk of the work at center on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets if Porzingis isn't ready to return.
Mar 14   
Derrick White  • SG  •  Celtics

Derrick White Cleared For Action Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will be active on Friday against the Miami Heat. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a left knee contusion. White has provided steady fantasy value throughout the season, and he has been particularly impressive during the last couple of weeks. Over his past six appearances, White has averaged 20.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals. With Jaylen Brown (knee) sidelined on Friday, White may receive more shooting opportunities.
Mar 14   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Ready To Rock Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play in Friday's contest against the Miami Heat. Tatum is dealing with right knee tendinopathy, but his status has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Jaylen Brown (knee) absent from the lineup on Friday, we could see something special from Tatum, who has increased his scoring output in games without Brown this season to 30.5 points. With Boston back in action on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, we might see Brown returning and Tatum sitting out, which would then boost Brown's offensive usage.
Mar 14   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Friday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. A minor knee issue will keep him sidelined for the second time this month. Brown's absence will increase the offensive opportunities for the rest of the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard is expected to see more action in the rotation. The last time Brown was out of the lineup, Pritchard went for 19 points, six assists, and two steals in 32 minutes.
Mar 14   
Derrick White  • SG  •  Celtics

Derrick White Uncertain For Friday

Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Miami Heat. White is in danger of missing his first game since January 27 due to a left knee contusion. He has only missed three games this season. White is averaging 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 44.6% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range. Alongside White, Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) are listed as questionable. If White doesn't suit up tonight, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser will likely receive increased playing time.
Mar 14   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Iffy Friday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Porzingis is in danger of missing his eight straight game due to an illness. Porzingis originally sat the Toronto Raptors game on February 25 as a late scratch because of the illness. He then played in Detroit the day after, but has missed every game since then. Porzingis played in 32 games this season. He is averaging 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 28.9 minutes per game. If Porzingis remains sidelined, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet may carry greater workloads on Friday.
Mar 14   
Al Horford  • C  •  Celtics

Al Horford Probable For Friday Night

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (toe) is expected to play on Friday versus the Miami Heat. Hoford appears likely to play Friday after sitting out Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Unlike Jayson Tatum (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), who are both questionable, Horford is probable. For the season, Horford has played in 51 games. He averages 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. His shooting percentage is 41.9%. Luke Kornet could be more productive if Horford and Porzingis (who is listed as questionable) can't play.
Mar 14   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum In Danger Of Missing Friday's Game

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Heat. The 27-year-old missed the March 5 win over Portland because of a shoulder injury. He returned for the following two games before getting ruled out ahead of Monday's meeting with Utah because of a knee injury. Tatum was out there for Boston's most recent contest, which was a 118-112 loss to OKC. While he was back on the injury report heading into that one, he still finished with 33 points, a team-high. Boston will play the Nets on Saturday, so there's a chance Tatum may get a night off. The Celtics also listed Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jaylen Brown (knee), and Derrick White (knee) on the injury report. With that in mind, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, and Jrue Holiday may see more looks at the basket.
Mar 14   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Friday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. He's been bothered by a knee issue and wasn't available for the win over the 76ers on March 6. But despite landing on the injury report ahead of the C's previous three contests, Brown has been out there, although he had only 10 points in the 118-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday evening. Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jayson Tatum (knee), and Derrick White (knee) are also questionable. As a result, Jrue Holiday, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser might see more scoring opportunities versus a Miami team that has lost five-straight contests.
Mar 14   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Upgraded To Available

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is good to go for Wednesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A knee problem initially left Brown with a probable tag entering Wednesday, but the team has upgraded his status to available. Since the All-Star break, Brown has boosted his scoring output to 25.3 points per game, although his three-point efficiency has dropped to 30.2 percent. On Wednesday, scoring won't be easy for Brown and his gang, as the Thunder boast the league's best defensive rating.
Mar 12   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Remains Out Against Thunder

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will skip a seventh consecutive game as Porzingis continues to recover from a mystery illness. Porzingis took part in the shootaround Wednesday morning, so he could be ready for game action really soon. Next up, the Celtics will have a back-to-back against Miami and Brooklyn, which starts on Friday. Al Horford (toe) will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game and benefit most from Porzingis' absence.
Mar 12   
Jayson Tatum  • SF  •  Celtics

Jayson Tatum Back For Celtics Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. An issue with his right knee kept Tatum on the sidelines when Boston hosted the Utah Jazz on Monday. Tatum has produced a couple of 40-point efforts in his most recent appearances and averages a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double for the month. With Tatum back in the lineup, Sam Hauser will likely be pushed back to the bench.
Mar 12   
Jaylen Brown  • SG  •  Celtics

Jaylen Brown Probable For Wednesday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is expected to play on Wednesday versus OKC. Unlike Jayson Tatum (knee) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness), who are both questionable, Brown is probable, so fantasy managers will likely see him on the floor. He is coming off a stellar showing, amassing 26 points, eight boards, seven assists, three steals, and one block in Monday's win over Utah. If Tatum and Porzingis aren't available, Brown should remain the primary scoring option for the C's against a Thunder team that has allowed only 106.9 points per game during the 2024-25 campaign, the second-best mark in the NBA.
Mar 12   
Kristaps Porzingis  • C  •  Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis Back On The Injury Report

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder. The 29-year-old has averaged 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks this season, all down from the 2023-24 campaign. He's also appeared in only 32 games, most recently missing the last six games because of an illness. If Porzingis is available, he's a must-start in all fantasy formats against arguably the best team in the NBA. But if he can't suit up, Al Horford, averaging 9.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 37.6% shooting from deep in 34 starts this season, will likely handle things in the middle. Horford could be even more productive if Jayson Tatum (knee) can't play after missing Monday's win over Utah because of a knee injury.
Mar 12   
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