According to NBA insider Keith Smith, Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett will decline his $2.5 million player option, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. The veteran, who signed a two-year contract last June, appeared in 55 games for the C's during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. While there's a good chance Brissett will find a new team, his production needs to improve before he finds his way onto any fantasy roster ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett (illness) won't be available for Thursday's clash with the Knicks. The 25-year-old lands on the shelf with a non-COVID illness, as the team has downgraded Brissett from questionable to out. Brissett's absence means very little, as he has averaged only 7.8 minutes per game for the month. He will have his first opportunity to return on Friday versus Charlotte. Brissett might play a bigger role against the Hornets if Boston decides to rest some of its starters for the second leg of a back-to-back.
Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett Join Boston's Starting Unit
Boston Celtics forwards Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett will join the starting lineup on Sunday against Washington. The two get a promotion to the first unit following injuries to Derrick White (hand) and Jaylen Brown (ankle). Brissett is starting for the first time this season, while Hauser will be rolling with starters for an eighth time in 2023-24. He's averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in the role. The rest of the Boston bench could also get extended action in the game, as Washington sends out a short-handed squad that will likely struggle to keep pace with the Celtics.
Oshae Brissett Withdraws From Team Canada With Knee Issue
Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett is currently dealing with a knee issue so he is withdrawing from Team Canada as a precaution. The 25-year-old was with the Pacers for the last three seasons and he averaged 6.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game during the most recent season. He recently signed a two-year deal with the Celtics where he'll play a backup role in the frontcourt after they made their big trade to bring in Kristaps Porzingis.
The Indiana Pacers elected to pick up the $1.8 million team option on forward Oshae Brissett, so he will be back with the franchise this coming season. The 24-year-old has spent each of the last two seasons with the Pacers, and he's managed to be productive when he's earned sufficient minutes. While the Pacers were battered by injuries at the end of the 2021-22 season, Brissett took advantage. He averaged 17.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.2 three-pointers per game over his final five games.
Goga Bitadze, Oshae Brissett, Isaiah Jackson All Active
In a somewhat surprising development, the Indiana Pacers will have Goga Bitadze (foot), Oshae Brissett (back) and Isaiah Jackson (head) all available for Friday night's game against the Boston Celtics. All three had been listed as questionable going into the day. Bitadze is the only player from the trio of big men who played in the team's last two games. Brissett has missed the last two contests with lower back soreness and Jackson has only played in one game since March 15, when he suffered a concussion. All three of these players are suddenly a bit risky for fantasy purposes, as is Jalen Smith, who has been regularly suiting up lately. Bitadze and Smith are the safest options, in that order. Brissett would be next. Jackson had been looking great in early March, but he's tough to trust in his return.
Indiana Pacers forward Oshae Brissett (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets. This will be his second consecutive missed game. He is dealing with lower back soreness. Goga Bitadze (foot), meanwhile, has been made available for the game despite an earlier questionable tag. Bitadze and Jalen Smith will man the middle for the Pacers on Wednesday. Both players are great starts in season-long fantasy and in DFS for Wednesday's slate.
Indiana Pacers power forward Oshae Brissett (back) is a late scratch from Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Brissett hadn't appeared on the injury report going into Monday, but the team announced shortly before tip-off that he was out with a sore back. With center Isaiah Jackson (head) also out for the game, we should see a lot of action for Goga Bitadze (foot) and Jalen Smith. Both players are great streaming options and prime targets for DFS.
Oshae Brissett, Goga Bitadze Will Miss Wednesday’s Game
Indiana Pacers power forward Oshae Brissett (ankle) and center Goga Bitadze (foot) have been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Orlando. Indiana's frontcourt will be extremely shorthanded with the duo joining Domantas Sabonis (health and safety protocols) on the sidelines. Isaiah Jackson delivered a breakout performance Monday (26 points, 10 rebounds) and is set to serve as one of the premier DFS options on the slate. Terry Taylor and Torrey Craig can also be viewed as upside plays due to the Pacers' limited frontcourt options. The next chance for Brissett or Bitadze to suit up comes Friday vs. the Bulls.
Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Chris Duarte and power forward/center Oshae Brissett have been bumped into the starting five for Thursday's contest against the Rockets. The duo will be taking the spots of Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Domantas Sabonis (calf), with both having DFS appeal due to an anticipated increase in both minutes and offensive usage. Duarte has proven to be an adept scorer in his rookie campaign, having reached double digits in 11 of his last 13 outings; Brissett has averaged 13.3 points and 7.1 rebounds across 16 career starts. Caris LeVert and Brad Wanamaker also stand to have elevated roles with Brogdon out of the mix.
