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Chris Boucher • PF • Celtics

Chris Boucher Active Thursday vs. Kings

Boston Celtics forward/center Chris Boucher (personal) is available for Thursday's game against Sacramento after missing three straight contests while away from the team. His return carries limited fantasy impact, as Boucher has not held a consistent role in Boston's rotation. Neemias Queta has started at center and remains the primary frontcourt option, averaging 10.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.0 block over his last five games. Luka Garza continues to back him up, posting 10.6 points and 6.4 rebounds in 21.3 minutes.

6 days ago

Chris Boucher • PF • Celtics

Chris Boucher Ruled Out Sunday for Personal Reasons

Boston Celtics forward/center Chris Boucher (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland, marking his second consecutive absence. The veteran remains outside Boston's regular rotation, keeping his fantasy impact minimal. Coach Joe Mazzulla has leaned more on Neemias Queta, who has averaged 10.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 22.1 minutes over his last three games, while Luka Garza has produced 11.0 points and 7.7 rebounds in 25.6 minutes in the same span. Boucher can be left on the waiver wire.

Dec 28

Jordan Walsh • SF • Celtics

Jordan Walsh Available On Friday Against Pacers

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (illness) will be available for Friday night's game against the Pacers. Walsh missed Monday's game against Indiana with the same illness but will be available to play in the rematch. The 21-year-old hasn't provided much fantasy value since being inserted into the starting lineup in early November but could help those in need of rebounds as he's averaged 5.7 RPG as a starter. Category league managers may find the best value out of Walsh compared to traditional fantasy managers or DFS players.

Dec 26

Jordan Walsh • SF • Celtics

Jordan Walsh Likely Returning on Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (illness) is expected to play on Friday against Indiana. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined, Walsh has stepped up for the C's throughout the 2025 campaign, averaging 7.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.2 steals while shooting 44.4% from downtown. He didn't suit up when these clubs met on Monday because of an illness, opening the door for Josh Minott to enter the starting lineup. However, with Walsh anticipated to return, Minott will presumably head back to the bench. With that said, Minott had only two points in nine minutes as a starter, so he won't be a trustworthy fantasy option if Walsh suffers a setback and gets ruled out.

Dec 26

Josh Minott • PF • Celtics

Josh Minott Starting on Monday

Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott will return to the starting lineup for Monday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. He will be filling in for Jordan Walsh (illness). Minott enjoyed a run of nine consecutive starts earlier in the campaign, averaging 8.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 22.3 minutes. With Jaylen Brown back in the lineup, Sam Hauser is returning to the second unit. Minott and Brown will be joined in the starting lineup by Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, and Neemias Queta.

Dec 23

Jordan Walsh • SF • Celtics

Jordan Walsh Unavailable Against Indiana

Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (illness) won't play on Monday against Indiana. He's not feeling well. Fortunately, the C's aren't back in action until Friday for a rematch versus the Pacers, so he'll have time to feel better. Walsh is easily having the best season of his career. He's also started 16 times, averaging 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in those appearances. However, now that he's on the shelf for Monday's contest, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez could see more minutes, giving both players a bump in fantasy expectations.

Dec 22

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Cleared to Suit Up Versus Indiana

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (illness) will play against Indiana. He didn't suit up for Saturday's win over the Toronto Raptors, marking only his second absence of the 2025 campaign. Fortunately, the illness won't keep him off the floor for more than one contest. The 29-year-old has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 29.3 points. That trend should continue versus the Pacers, a team that has had their share of struggles defensively this season.

Dec 22

Jordan Walsh • SF • Celtics

Jordan Walsh Questionable Monday Due to Illness

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jordan Walsh (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old has been dealing with an illness and played only 13 minutes in Saturday's win over the Toronto Raptors -- his lowest since Nov. 18. Walsh has started regularly since mid-November, averaging 8.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes per game. If Jaylen Brown (illness) feels healthy enough to return to action, he will take Walsh's spot in the starting lineup. Should both be unavailable, Hugo Gonzalez and Josh Minott are expected to see increased minutes, with one likely moving into the starting five.

Dec 22

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Could Miss Another Game Monday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Indiana after sitting out the previous contest. Brown has averaged 30.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 35.3 minutes over his last five, serving as a primary option in Boston's offense. The illness introduces availability risk without signaling a role change. If Brown sits again, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez would see increased wing minutes, while Derrick White absorbs more scoring responsibility. Brown remains a firm hold in all formats.

Dec 22

Sam Hauser • SF • Celtics

Sam Hauser Makes Fifth Start of the Campaign

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser will join the first unit on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, making his fifth start of the season. He will replace Jaylen Brown (illness). Hauser has struggled with his shooting this season, but he had an impressive showing on Friday against the Miami Heat, draining five of six attempts from deep to finish with 15 points. As a starter this season, the 28-year-old has averaged 2.8 three-point makes per game, putting up 9.8 points and grabbing 3.0 rebounds. On Saturday, Hauser faces a team that has limited opponents to 33.8 percent shooting from downtown.

Dec 20

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Sits Out Saturday's Game

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) won't play on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. This was expected after Brown logged 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Miami Heat and was handed a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. With Brown out, Boston's offense will rely on Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Anfernee Simons. Meanwhile, Sam Hauser could play a larger role in the rotation as Brown's replacement in the first unit.

Dec 20

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Not Expected to Play on Saturday Night

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Toronto. Like many of the players around the National Basketball Association of late, Brown's not feeling well. Considering he amassed 30 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in 35 minutes against the Heat on Friday night, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised to see him miss the meeting with the Raptors. If that's the case, Sam Hauser, Anfernee Simons, or Hugo Gonzalez are the favorites to enter the starting lineup.

Dec 20

Sam Hauser • SF • Celtics

Sam Hauser Available Versus Heat

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) will play on Friday night against the Miami Heat. The 28-year-old sharpshooter tweaked his left ankle in Monday's loss to Detroit, exiting the contest after only four minutes. However, he won't miss additional time. As a three-point specialist, Hauser has a very favorable matchup on Friday, as Miami allows the second-most three-point attempts in the league. With that said, Hauser has not been much of a factor offensively this season, averaging 6.6 points in 21.6 minutes.

Dec 19

Sam Hauser • SF • Celtics

Sam Hauser Tweaks Left Ankle Monday

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) played only four minutes in Monday's 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He left the action in the first quarter after injuring his left ankle. Initially, the team announced that Hauser was questionable to return, but he sat out the rest of the contest. In his absence, Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman picked up more shifts off the bench. Gonzalez made a greater impact, scoring five points and recording five assists in 18 minutes. Boston will be off until Friday, when the team starts a back-to-back set, giving Hauser extra time to recover. Whether this will be enough for him to play and avoid his first absence of the season remains uncertain.

Dec 16

Payton Pritchard • PG • Celtics

Payton Pritchard Good to Go on Monday

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (neck) will play on Monday against Detroit. He popped up on the injury report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, the 27-year-old won't miss his first game of the 2025 campaign. Pritchard is having a fantastic season, averaging 16.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, all career-highs. While he's shot a career-low 33.7% from behind the arc, he remains a must-start in all fantasy formats despite a tough matchup on the horizon.

Dec 15

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Off the Injury Report

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is off the injury report heading into Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. He didn't suit up for Thursday's win over the Washington Wizards. However, the 29-year-old will be back on the floor, avoiding his second absence of the 2025 campaign. With Brown's return, Sam Hauser, who had six points in 21 minutes as a starter on Thursday, will head back to the bench, with fewer offensive opportunities expected for Payton Pritchard, Jordan Walsh, Anfernee Simons, and Derrick White.

Dec 5

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Ruled Out Thursday Against the Wizards

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) will not play on Thursday, as expected, after the team downgraded him from doubtful to out on Thursday before they visit Washington. Brown will have a chance to return Friday at home against the Lakers for the second half of the back-to-back, but in his absence, the Celtics will be great fantasy assets while picking up his workload. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard will carry more scoring work in the backcourt, while Jordan Walsh, Sam Hauser, Hugo Gonzalez, and Josh Minott will all help fill in at forward. Walsh has been especially impressive lately and is finding ways to make meaningful contributions, while Hauser always brings streak scoring upside.

Dec 4

Jaylen Brown • SG • Celtics

Jaylen Brown Doubtful to Play Thursday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (illness) is considered doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He will likely miss his first game of the season due to illness. A second absence might also be in store for Brown, as Boston has another game on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown leads the Celtics in scoring with 29.0 points per game, and his absence would open up a lot of offensive touches for other players on the team. Derrick White, Anfernee Simons, Sam Hauser, and Payton Pritchard will all have increased fantasy appeal if Brown sits on Thursday.

Dec 4

Neemias Queta • C • Celtics

Neemias Queta Set to Return on Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (ankle) missed two of the last three games for the Celtics, but he's been upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday night's game against the Knicks. Queta played 29 minutes on Saturday and posted an impressive 19 points with 18 rebounds and two blocks. The 26-year-old is averaging 9.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game and has started each of the 18 games he has played. With Queta's return, Xavier Tillman will most likely be relegated back to the bench after his spot start as a result.

Dec 2

Derrick White • SG • Celtics

Derrick White Will Play Tuesday Against New York

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (calf) was upgraded from probable to available for Tuesday night's rivalry game against the Knicks. White was originally listed as probable for the game after he sat out Sunday's game against the Cavs, which was the second game of a back-to-back for Boston. Sam Hauser started in his spot but will likely return to the bench on Tuesday. His efficiency has been shaky, but his counting stats remain strong. He's averaging 16.0 points per game, 4.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.7 steals. White will rejoin the Celtics' lineup, confirming that his Sunday absence was mostly just a precautionary absence.

Dec 2

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