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36-36|L10: 8-2
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Celtics
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BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
2 days ago
While Thursday’s game is not part of a back-to-back, the Celtics aren’t going to put too much on Tatum’s shoulders as he continues his comeback from a ruptured Achilles tendon. He has logged 27 minutes in each of his three games and is likely to hover around that number for the foreseeable future.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
2 days ago
Pritchard is on track to play after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs with neck spasms. Ron Harper Jr. played 33 minutes off the bench, knocking down six three-pointers and scoring 22 points. His playing time will decrease with Pritchard back in the fold, but Harper may have earned another look with his showing against the Spurs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
3 days ago
White’s absence for Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers led to Josh Green and Sion James getting more playing time, although LaMelo Ball getting into foul trouble was also a factor. Green and James may take hits to their minutes with White in the fold.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #2
3 days ago
Williams will sit out Wednesday’s game for injury management reasons, as he logged 14 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Pat Connaughton could pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller had at least 22 points for the second time in his last three games. The 23-year-old small forward also grabbed nine rebounds, coming one shy of a double-double. Miller has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Kings on Wednesday.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
3 days ago
Tatum has played 27 minutes in all three games since returning from an Achilles injury. The 28-year-old small forward continues to progress scoring 15, 20 and 24 points. Tatum wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 24 field goal attempts, but that’s to be expected given all the time off he’s had. The Celtics have two more games this week and there are enough off days that Tatum should be available for both.
BOS • Guard • #9
3 days ago
White led Boston in scoring Tuesday against the Spurs with his first game with at least 30 points since December 19 against the Heat, when he had 33 points. The 31-year-old point guard also had five rebounds, seven assists and a block on defense. White has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Celtics have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Thunder on Thursday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
3 days ago
Brown picked up two quick technical fouls for arguing a no-call that resulted in him turning the ball over. Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez should take on extra minutes in the second half in place of Brown.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard • #11
4 days ago
Pritchard will miss just his second game of the season, and he’ll leave some vacated minutes behind for Ron Harper Jr. and Jordan Walsh. Baylor Scheierman could also pick up some extra playing time against San Antonio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
4 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Hornets, who visit the Kings on Wednesday. White will sit out the first game of the back-to-back, which frees up additional minutes for Sion James and Josh Green.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
4 days ago
Salaün’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
5 days ago
Pritchard has landed on the Celtics’ injury report due to neck spasms. If he’s unable to play on Tuesday, there may be room on the back end of the rotation for Ron Harper Jr. or Jordan Walsh. Neither would be worth streaming in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
5 days ago
Bridges’ scoring output has decreased since the All-Star break, and his season-long fantasy value has suffered. Including Sunday’s performance, he’s averaged 12.6 points per game on 40 percent shooting since the break. Add in Bridges shooting 66.7 percent from the field and limited production in assists, steals and blocks, and his post-break value sits well outside the top-100. Bridges should still be rostered in most leagues regardless of format, but fantasy managers hope he can turn things around in Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #
5 days ago
One game removed from dropping 27 points in a loss to the Heat, Knueppel was limited to 15 on Sunday. One subpar performance doesn’t erase the overall body of work, and the rookie remains one of the best first-year players in fantasy basketball. Knueppel will look to rebound when the Hornets visit the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 20.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
5 days ago
For the first time since the All-Star break, Ball has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games. While he shot 4-of-12 from beyond the arc, the overall efficiency was good. Ball shot just under 50 percent from the field and kept the turnovers in check, committing two. The Hornets continue their road trip with three games in Week 20, starting with a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers and Kings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
BOS • Guard • #11
6 days ago
Pritchard was at his best when the Celtics needed him most, shooting 3-of-3 from the field and scoring nine points in the fourth quarter to help hold off the Cavaliers. The final line featured quality production in points, asssits and percentages, an unsurprising development for the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
6 days ago
Tatum got off to an excellent start on Sunday, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and scoring 12 points in the first quarter. He cooled off considerably, shooting 2-of-10 from the field the rest of the way, but the Celtics’ star recorded 20 points in 27 minutes. Boston plays three games in Week 20 without a back-to-back; hopefully, this guarantees Tatum managers that he’ll be available for each.
BOS • Guard • #55
6 days ago
After totaling 14 points and six rebounds in his last two appearances, Scheierman had one of his best performances of the season on Sunday. The second-year wing recorded his fourth double-double, with the 16 points being the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a January 30 win over the Kings. With Jayson Tatum back in the fold, Scheierman won’t be as valuable to fantasy managers. But he’ll remain a key option within the Celtics’ rotation, providing depth on the perimeter.
BOS • Forward • #30
6 days ago
Hauser is relied on for points and three-pointers, and he was productive in those areas on Sunday. After making two of his eight three-point attempts in Friday’s win over the Mavericks, he shot 5-of-10 from deep against the Cavaliers. Add in the four rebounds, and Hauser’s performance was a good one for those rostering him in deep leagues.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
6 days ago
Brown produced another excellent effort on Sunday, finishing one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. The Celtics’ wing has seemingly taken a more measured approach in the team’s last two games as Jayson Tatum gets acclimated after missing ten months with a ruptured Achilles tendon. However, that approach has not negatively affected Brown’s output, which has been a positive development for fantasy managers. The Celtics play three games in Week 20, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
6 days ago
Salaün suffered a strained calf during a March 1 win over the Mavericks and has not been available since. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
BOS • Guard • #27
7 days ago
Walsh is available after sitting out Friday’s win over the Mavericks. However, with Jayson Tatum back in the fold, Walsh is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
7 days ago
Knueppel and the Hornets saw their winning streak snapped at the hands of the Heat on Friday 128-120. The 20-year-old shooting guard still had an excellent game, leading Charlotte with 27 points. Knueppel was 9-of-14 from the field and went 6-of-10 from behind the three-point line. He’s provided fourth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets close out Week 19 against the Suns on Sunday.
BOS • Guard • #11
7 days ago
After getting off to a hot start in his first two games out of the All-Star break, totaling 56 points, inconsistent production has been an issue for Pritchard. In the six games before Friday, he averaged 9.7 points on 34.4 percent shooting. Pritchard was considerably better against the Mavericks, shooting a shade under 50 percent from the field while providing solid value in multiple categories. He’s another player who should have more room to operate with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) returning to action.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
7 days ago
With Jayston Tatum making his season debut on Friday, the entire Celtics rotation had to work through some things early on. Brown and the other starters may have been a bit too deferential early on, but everyone got more comfortable as the game progressed. Brown finished with a team-high 24 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field and recording an excellent all-around stat line. While he played at an MVP level while Tatum was out, getting his partner in crime back could give Brown’s efficiency a boost.
BOS • Guard • #9
7 days ago
White has scored 20 points or more in five of the eight games he’s played since the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points per game. While he’s only made 42.1 percent of his attempts from the field since the break, that’s two percentage points higher than his number for the season. And with everything that White brings to the table, the field-goal percentage has not done much harm to his category league value.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
7 days ago
After 298 days of rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Tatum returned to action on Friday. Unsurprisingly, there was a combination of rust and nerves for the four-time All-NBA forward to work through, and he missed his first six shot attempts. Tatum’s first basket was on a tip dunk with just over one minute remaining in the second quarter, and he would go on to make five straight shots. Tatum was not under any restrictions, playing 27 minutes and checking out for good with 5:01 remaining, the Celtics leading by 25. Boston ends its Week 19 with a game in Cleveland on Sunday.
BOS • Center • #9
7 days ago
Vučević fractured his right ring finger during the first quarter of Friday’s game against the Mavericks and exited moments later. The reported four-week absence means that he won’t be a factor in fantasy basketball outside of leagues that run through the final week of the NBA’s regular season. Luka Garza has moved into the backup center role, but he should only be considered in extremely deep fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
BOS • Center • #9
7 days ago
On the night that they welcomed Jayson Tatum back into the fold, the Celtics lost another member of their rotation. Vučević fractured his right ring finger during his first stint on the court, exiting moments later. Luka Garza has moved into the rotation to serve as the backup center, and that may be his job for the foreseeable future.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward • #30
7 days ago
Tatum will make his season debut on Friday, prompting a change to the Celtics’ starting lineup. Baylor Scheierman heads to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling, especially with Tatum not under a minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Guard • #27
8 days ago
Walsh has been on the back end of the Celtics’ rotation recently, and that was before Jayson Tatum was cleared to make his season debut on Friday. Walsh’s absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 days ago
The expectation of many was that Tatum would start, and head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed that during his pregame availability. However, he did not know if Tatum’s minutes would be restricted. Either Baylor Scheierman or Sam Hauser will come off the bench.
Source: Jamal Collier
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 days ago
Tatum is back much quicker than expected after undergoing surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon on May 13, 2025. Boston is the No. 2 seed in the East, and the team has the luxury of bringing its superstar forward along slowly as he ramps up for a playoff run. Tatum’s minutes will be managed at least in the short term, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on his minutes and Boston’s rotations.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 days ago
Tatum is definitely coming back this season, and it seems like Friday is the likely date. It makes sense as a bit of a soft landing spot against a Mavericks team that is already looking towards next season. This return date will be less than 10 months after Tatum had surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon. Payton Pritchard is already coming off the bench, but the big question will be how much usage Tatum takes away from Jaylen Brown, who is having a tremendous season.
Source: Shams Charania
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 days ago
Brown finished Wednesday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season, more than double his total in 2024-25 (five). However, he was unable to help Boston overcome its 38 percent shooting from the field, as the Hornets won 118-89. Given how well Brown has played overall, it would be unsurprising if he rebounded in a big way when the Celtics host the Mavericks on Friday.
BOS • Guard • #9
9 days ago
White shot the ball well on Wednesday, making over half of his shot attempts and knocking down all eight of his free throws. However, his efforts weren’t enough to keep the Celtics from getting run off their home court. In the 118-89 defeat, only White and Jaylen Brown reached double figures for the Celtics, who shot 38 percent from the field and 10-of-36 from three. Boston plays twice more in Week 19, starting with the Mavericks on Friday.
CHA • Small Forward • #
9 days ago
Having totaled 23 points on 10-of-25 shooting in his prior two games, Knueppel got back to his usual business on Wednesday. He led four Hornets in double figures with 20 points, shooting 50 percent from the field overall and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Knueppel and the Hornets play twice more in Week 19, starting with the Heat on Friday as they continue their climb up the Eastern Conference standings.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
9 days ago
With the trade to Charlotte and his return from a calf injury, White’s role with his new team has lowered his fantasy ceiling. However, the Hornets guard had a good night in Boston, recording excellent percentages and dishing out a team-high six assists (tied with Moussa Diabaté). Just as concerning for managers who have White rostered as his role is Charlotte’s upcoming schedule, as they’ll have another back-to-back to navigate during Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
9 days ago
After only needing to play 21 minutes in Tuesday’s rout of the Mavericks, Miller logged 27 minutes as the Hornets torched the Celtics by a 118-89 final score. All that was missing from his final stat line was a blocked shot, but the efficient scoring and three steals should compensate for that. Miller and the Hornets have won six straight and are 21-8 since New Year’s Day.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
9 days ago
The Hornets have now won six straight games, with four players scoring between 17 and 20 points in Wednesday’s 118-89 blowout of the Celtics. Ball’s field-goal percentage may not have been elite, and the assist tally was a bit low. However, Wednesday’s game was his third this season without a turnover, with two being recorded after the All-Star break. Ball as an efficient playmaker makes the Hornets a dangerous team and increases his value in nine-cat formats.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
10 days ago
White sat out against Dallas on Tuesday, but he’ll be available to take on Boston. Sion James and Josh Green were the primary perimeter options off the bench, but White will occupy that role in this game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
10 days ago
Salaün will be unavailable, and with Grant Williams (knee) also out, he likely would’ve taken on the backup power forward minutes. However, he hasn’t been part of the rotation recently, so his absence won’t later fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
10 days ago
Williams isn’t playing back-to-backs after missing over a calendar year with a knee injury, so he’ll sit this one out. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Pat Connaughton should take on extra minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to contribute much fantasy production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
The rookie has been solid all season, but he was able to match his career high for rebounds in this game and score in double figures for the first time since December. James has been an impressive rookie, especially for a second-round pick. However, that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. This was a strong outing, but he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
10 days ago
Though it was a rough shooting night for him, Ball was still able pour in the counting stats as the Hornets won their fifth straight game by at least 15 points. He also set a new season high for steals. Charlotte has been able to manage LaMelo’s minutes recently due to the amount of lopsided wins, which should allow him to be at full strength in Boston on Wednesday despite it being the second night of a back-to-back.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
10 days ago
Miller got off to a hot start, scoring 13 points in the first quarter alone. Unfortunately, foul trouble limited him to just 21 minutes, which was enough for him to lead the team in scoring, but not enough for him to truly expand on his start. This put an end to his four-game streak with at least 20 points, but it was the fifth straight win for the Hornets by at least 15 points. They’ll put that streak to the test in Boston on Wednesday.
BOS • Center • #88
11 days ago
Coming off the best performance of his NBA career, Queta was given the night off as the Celtics took care of the Bucks on Monday. His return to action means that Nikola Vučević will head back to the bench.
Source: Keith Smith
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
11 days ago
Brown missed Monday’s game against the Bucks, which allowed rookie Hugo González to start in his place. González played well, finishing with 18 points and 16 rebounds, though he will likely head back to the bench with Brown available, eliminating the streaming value he held.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Guard • #11
11 days ago
With Jaylen Brown (illness) sidelined, the Celtics ran more of their offense through Pritchard when he was on the floor Monday night. After going scoreless on 0-of-4 shooting in Sunday’s win over the 76ers, he rebounded nicely in Milwaukee, getting up a team-high 23 shots. And the nine assists were the most in a game for Pritchard since December 20, when he recorded ten against the Raptors.
BOS • Guard • #9
11 days ago
An issue for White on Monday was his shooting from inside the arc, as he made just one of his six attempts on the night. However, shooting struggles have rarely prevented the Celtics guard from providing excellent overall value. The nine assists were the most in a game for White since February 11, and he has recorded eight or more in six of his last eight appearances. White will look to clean up the shooting in Wednesday’s game against the Hornets.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
12 days ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many days for the Hornets, who visit the Celtics on Wednesday. His absence frees up rotation minutes for fellow reserve Tre Mann, who is not worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
14 days ago
White was instant offense off the bench with 20 points in 21 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Saturday. The 26-year-old point guard had a good game, but it’ll be difficult for White to provide fantasy value without playing more minutes. So far his bench role has resulted in 16, 17 and 21 minutes in his first three games with the Hornets.
CHA • Center • #14
14 days ago
Diabaté had no steals or blocks in this one, but was effective on the offensive end. The 24-year-old power forward had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and also added five assists. Diabaté dominated minutes over backup Ryan Kalkbrenner 33-14, which is the key to him maintaining fantasy value.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
14 days ago
Miller’s 26 points and six three-pointers were both game-highs as the Hornets cruised past the Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward has bounced back after a few rough showings with 59 points over his last two games. The Hornets have four games upcoming next week, starting with a matchup against the Mavericks on Tuesday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
15 days ago
Miller only needed 26 minutes to match his season high for scoring to help the Hornets win a third straight game on the road. During this three-game road trip, he averaged 26 points and 5.3 triples per game while shooting at least 55 percent from the floor in each game. Miller has had a few rough games in February after a strong finish to January, but he has been able to get back on track recently.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
15 days ago
The limiting factor for LaMelo recently has been that Charlotte keeps blowing teams out. He only played 22 minutes in this game but was efficient during his time on the floor. Ball has played 50 games this season, meaning he just needs to play in two more to surpass his total games played as a rookie and make this the second-most games he has played in during a season. With a player as talented as Ball, availability is the most important ability.
CHA • Small Forward • #
15 days ago
Not only did Knueppel match his career high for three-pointers in a game, but he broke the record for most three-pointers in a season by a rookie. He now sits at 209 triples on the season, surpassing Keegan Murray’s record of 206. Murray did it in 80 games, and the next two on the list are Donovan Mitchell (187 in 79 games) and Damian Lillard (185 in 82 games). Knueppel has played just 59 games and could get to 81 if he plays the rest of the season, meaning he should make the record borderline unbreakable. He has been a fantasy star as a rookie and has a bright career ahead of him.
CHA • Small Forward • #
17 days ago
McNeeley has not appeared in a game since January 28. Fantasy managers, who should not have the rookie rostered, must operate under the assumption that McNeeley is out indefinitely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
17 days ago
Bridges was back in the lineup after serving a four-game suspension, though he only played 22 minutes in his return due to the lopsided score. He was able to put together a solid stat line, and if the game was closer, he may have been able to have a more productive outing. They’ll head to Indiana to play on Thursday, and Bridges should be able to contribute more in his typical role.
CHA • Center • #14
17 days ago
Diabaté suited up for the first time since Feb. 9, which was when he got into an altercation with the Pistons that led to his four-game suspension. He immediately made his presence felt in his first game back. He produced a well-rounded stat line, especially on the defensive end. Diabaté should be an excellent option for the remainder of the season as the Hornets’ starting center.