Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Jeff Teague will start Wednesday's contest versus the Hawks in place of Kemba Walker (knee, rest). Teague has averaged 9.3 PPG in his three previous starts this year, as he'll have solid punt play appeal when facing his former team. With Walker out of the mix, Payton Pritchard also draws DFS consideration as the top guard off the bench. Having fallen heavily out of favor, Teague will look to carve out a niche for himself moving forward with a solid performance, but Walker can be expected to reclaim his starting role Friday against Indiana.
Jeff Teague Receives Green Light To Return For Friday’s Game
Boston Celtics point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Friday's contest against the Wizards, stemming his absence due to an ankle injury at two games. His return zaps Payton Pritchard of his fantasy intrigue, as the rookie filled in with an increased role as a reserve with Teague down. While the veteran has dished out multiple assists in every game that he has played thus far in 2020-21, he has scored in double figures just once since opening night. His 33.3 percent field-goal percentage, when combined with his 20.6 minutes per contest average, likely knocks him from season-long consideration, even in deeper formats, at least while he gets back up to game speed.
Boston Lists Jeff Teague As Questionable To Play Friday
Boston Celtics point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) has been battling a sprained left ankle that has kept him out of the team's two most recent contests, but he has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards. With Marcus Smart back in the fold, he has taken over full-time PG duties, while Payton Pritchard has seen an increased role in Teague's absence; a return from the veteran would zap the rookie of nearly all his fantasy intrigue. Teague has been quiet since a 19-point barrage in the season opener, having scored in double figures just once since then. Combined with his capped minutes total, Teague is an avoidable season-long asset, even in deeper leagues. But check back before tip-off to see if he suits up, as another absence would create a Boston backcourt domino effect.
The Boston Celtics will be without guard Jeff Teague (ankle) again Wednesday against the Miami Heat, but will get guard Marcus Smart (thumb) back after a one-game absence. Smart's return will likely push Tremont Waters back to the bench who will take a huge hit in fantasy value. Teague, missing his second straight, should give more minutes to Payton Pritchard, who had a career-high 23 points and eight assists on Monday off the bench. Pritchard has played extremely well, with and without Teague, this season and warrants some attention in 12-team leagues and up.
Marcus Smart, Jeff Teague Questionable To Play Wednesday
Boston Celtics point guards Marcus Smart (thumb) and Jeff Teague (ankle) have been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's tilt versus the Heat. Both sat out the team's win Monday, which saw Tremont Waters draw the start, while Payton Pritchard starred with an extended role. Head coach Brad Stevens praised Pritchard, and should either Smart or Teague be held out another contest, the rookie out of the University of Oregon would likely continue to see a substantial backcourt role. Check back prior to tip-off to get final word on whether Smart and/or Teague will get the green light to suit up, as one could benefit sizably if the other is held out.
Boston Celtics point guard Jeff Teague (ankle) will miss Monday's game versus the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle. Without Teague available off the bench, Payton Pritchard should be in line for an increased role as the backup PG. Further confounding Boston's backcourt situation, Marcus Smart (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play against Toronto, potentially opening Pritchard up to considerable DFS appeal. Teague has established a consistent role in the Celtics' second unit, albeit not one that lends itself to season-long intrigue at this stage. His next chance to take the floor comes Wednesday against the Heat.
Free agent point guard Jeff Teague is signing a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics. Considering Teague almost exclusively played the one until his 25 games beside Trae Young in Atlanta last season, we can safely assume he's being brought in as a backup to Kemba Walker and not much else. That's not a role that looks set to produce much in the way of fantasy production.
Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as questionable due to flu-like symptoms, but it appears that Teague is feeling better now. Trae Young is healthy and starting, so Teague won't have great fantasy value going forward. He could be someone worth looking at in deep leagues, but Teague doesn't have great upside.
Jeff Teague, Treveon Graham Set To Make Team Debut Saturday
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to have both point guard Jeff Teague and shooting guard/small forward Treveon Graham at their disposal for Saturdays contest versus the Detroit Pistons. The duo have both been ruled out for Fridays game, but head coach Lloyd Pierce is anticipating to have them available for the teams next outing. Neither Teague nor Graham possesses immediate fantasy consideration, but any injuries in the teams backcourt could open the door moving forward.
Minnesota Timberwolves guards Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham have been traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Allen Crabbe. The change of scenery might be nice for Teague, but won't do much to help his fantasy value. He'll likely be backing up Trae Young off the bench. Deandre Bembry and Kevin Huerter could lose some minutes and value with the arrival of Teague and Graham. Crabbe won't have much value in Minnesota, but Jarrett Culver and Shabazz Napier will gain value. Both Graham and Crabbe can be left on the waiver wire. Teague might get a slight increase in value, but this trade doesn't change too much in terms of fantasy production.