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CLE • Center • #31
9 months ago
Allen’s double-double was his third in his last four games. The 26-year-old center was an absolute monster on the defensive end with five steals and a block against the Hornets Friday. Allen has made 15 consecutive free throws over his last five games, which only adds to his fantasy value. He’s provided sixth-round fantasy value on the season.
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
Mobley sat out Tuesday’s game against the Bulls for rest reasons, but has come back and posted a double-double in both games since. The 23-year-old center continues to have a breakout season that includes 29 double-doubles now. Mobley has been a fourth-round value in eight-category leagues since the All-Star break. Cleveland might look to give him some more nights off in the future as the Cavaliers prepare for a playoff run.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
Mitchell missed all six of his 3-point attempts Friday, which was the first time he hadn’t made a 3-pointer in a game since February 16. The 28-year-old shooting guard instead continued to draw fouls and made 12-of-18 free throws. Mitchell has now attempted at least 11 free throws in four of his last six games. He’s scored at least 24 points in four straight games and seven of his last eight games. Fantasy managers will have to worry about potential rest days for Mitchell down the stretch given the Cavaliers’ huge lead for the No. 1 seed.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown did not play in Thursday’s win over the 76ers, sitting due to a sore knee. The game was also Boston’s second game in as many nights. He’ll return to the starting lineup, with Drew Peterson returning to the bench. Peterson, who logged 13 minutes on Thursday, may fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Center-Forward • #42
9 months ago
Horford did not play in Thursday’s win over the 76ers, the Celtics’ second game in as many nights. Whether he starts or comes off the bench Saturday night will depend on the availability of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (finger), who are questionable. Horford will be among the starters if one (or both) cannot play.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
While Porzingis said via social media that he will be available for Saturday’s game, the Celtics officially list him as questionable. The 7-foot-3 center has missed Boston’s last four games with an illness. Porzingis will be in the starting lineup if he can play.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Holiday has missed the Celtics’ last four games, but at least has a chance of returning Saturday given his questionable listing. The 34-year-old point guard’s return would negatively impact Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, though both players will still be involved in the offense.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Forward • #30
9 months ago
Hauser was held out of Thursday’s win over the 76ers, as he sprained his right ankle the night prior against Portland. With Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum available, Hauser’s role will be limited if the Celtics clear him to play against the resurgent Lakers.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis responded to an Instagram comment that asked if he would play against the Lakers, and he said “yes.” We’ll see what the injury report says officially, but it seems likely that he will suit up in a matchup between the current No. 2 seeds in each conference. His return, along with the potential return of Al Horford, would limit the minutes of Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard • #9
9 months ago
White added six assists and three boards. He sank just 2-of-10 triples after going off for 41 points and knocking down 9-of-17 shots from beyond the arc on Wednesday. He went to the locker room after taking an elbow to the face and losing a tooth early in the fourth quarter, but he returned, so fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him to miss any time. Superstitious Celtics fans may be excited over the dental injury, as White lost a tooth in the decisive Game 5 of last season’s NBA Finals when Boston closed out Dallas to win the championship.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Though Boston won this one handily, Tatum’s scoring was certainly needed. He scored 35 on 14-of-23 shooting while the other four starters combined for 27 points on 12-of-31 shooting. Tatum went 5-of-11 from downtown, while the other starters hit just 2-of-13. Fortunately for Tatum, the bench trio of Torrey Craig, Baylor Scheierman and Payton Pritchard delivered 46 points and nine three-pointers, but this was a game in which Tatum needed to step up, and he answered the call.
BOS • Guard • #55
9 months ago
The rookie out of Creighton came into this one averaging just over six minutes per game across 15 appearances for the Celtics. With so many injuries across the roster, Boston was forced to lean on Scheierman, Neemias Queta, Torrey Craig and Drew Peterson. Scheierman was the best of that group, and he set a number of career highs, including points, three-pointers, assists and minutes. Don’t expect a repeat performance unless Boston is decimated with injuries again.
BOS • Forward • #13
9 months ago
Boston was already shorthanded on Wednesday and will have even fewer options available against Philadelphia. Tatum and White are the only two typical starters available. Peterson will make his first start of the season, but Payton Pritchard will likely fill out more minutes after scoring 43 points on Wednesday.
Source: NBA.com Lineups
BOS • Forward • #13
9 months ago
Boston was already shorthanded on Wednesday and will have even fewer options available against Philadelphia. Tatum and White are the only two typical starters available. Peterson will make his first start of the season, but Payton Pritchard will likely fill out more minutes after scoring 43 points on Wednesday.
Source: NBA.com Lineups
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Tatum sat out Wednesday, and Hauser replaced him in the starting five. Hauser will head to the bench as Tatum returns, and the latter should handle his typical workload for the second night of Boston’s back-to-back set.
Source: Noa Dalzell on Twitter
BOS • Forward • #30
9 months ago
Hauser started Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers but struggled, shooting 2-of-9 from the field, and a sprained right ankle may have been a factor. If he can play against the 76ers, Hauser will likely remain in the starting lineup, as Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out. If not, Jordan Walsh could potentially move into the starting five after playing 21 minutes off the bench on Wednesday.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Tatum was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers, with Sam Hauser replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Hauser is also questionable for Thursday night. If both can play, Hauser will likely remain a starter because Jaylen Brown (knee) is unavailable. Payton Pritchard logged heavy minutes due to the absences, and Jordan Walsh was also part of the rotation off the bench.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Thursday’s game will be Porzingis’s fourth-straight absence due to illness. Horford started and played 31 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Horford’s failure to play both games of a back-to-back is unsurprising, as this has been the case for a few seasons. Luke Kornet will likely make another start, while Neemias Queta will play rotation minutes off the bench. Kornet is worth streaming since both of Boston’s top center options unavailable.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
While Brown played in Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers, Holiday has missed Boston’s last three games. Thursday makes four straight on the sideline for Holiday, and his absence boosts the values of Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, who combined to score 84 points on Wednesday. As for Brown, Jayson Tatum is questionable after not playing against Portland. He would undoubtedly help account for JB’s absence, and Jordan Walsh should again play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: Justin Turpin
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls, Mobley recorded his 28th double-double of the season on Wednesday. By comparison, he had 22 in the entire 2023-24 campaign. Since the All-Star break, the Cavaliers forward has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. Mobley’s return pushed De’Andre Hunter to the bench, but that didn’t prevent him from delivering value. Hunter played 23 minutes, finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot.
CLE • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Wednesday night, Garland hit double digits in assists for the sixth time this season and first since February 2. However, the issue for him has been his shooting, especially since the All-Star break. Garland is shooting 34 percent from the field, 14 points below his mark for the season (48.1). While his season-long fantasy value remains strong, managers need Garland to turn the shooting around heading into the playoff weeks.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
Wednesday’s victory made the Cavaliers the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and Mitchell led the way. He’s scored 25 points or more in three straight and six of his last seven games, providing fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. While that doesn’t align with Mitchell’s season-long fantasy value, his availability will be the more significant concern for fantasy managers. Cleveland holds a sizable lead on Boston for the best record in the East, which could result in a few more rest days for Mitchell before the end of the regular season.
BOS • Forward • #30
9 months ago
Hauser replaced the injured Jayson Tatum in the Celtics’ lineup for Wednesday’s game and offered minimal value in the role. He shot 1-of-8 from beyond the arc, which spelled doom for those who streamed Hauser expecting a few three-pointers and a respectable point total. He did grab six rebounds, but that will not impact category league matchups much when the overall stat line is underwhelming.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown’s shooting percentages weren’t the best, but it didn’t matter on a night when Payton Pritchard and Derrick White combined to score 84 points on 24-of-46 shooting. However, JB did provide value in the rebound and assist categories, dishing out eight helpers for the second consecutive game. Brown has been ranked just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, which is superior to his season-long value.
BOS • Guard • #9
9 months ago
White and Payton Pritchard put on a show for the home folks, becoming the first tandem in Celtics history to score 40 points or more in the same game. Like his sidekick, White established new career highs in points (41) and three-pointers (nine) on Wednesday. Since the All-Star break, the Celtics guard has provided top-10 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. White can be a league-winning player this spring due to his ability to fill a stat line, as he did against the Trail Blazers.
BOS • Guard • #11
9 months ago
With the Celtics down multiple starters on Wednesday, Pritchard had plenty of room to make things happen offensively. And he put on a show, establishing career-highs in points (43) and three-pointers (10). Pritchard’s production has been a bit inconsistent recently, but he remains a player who should be rostered in standard leagues despite being a reserve. And Wednesday’s performance may be the one that locks up the Sixth Man of the Year award for Pritchard.
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
After sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls for rest reasons, Mobley is back in the Cavaliers’ lineup. His return means De’Andre Hunter heads to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. He should still be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Center-Forward • #40
9 months ago
The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis for Wednesday’s game. As a result, Hauser, Horford and Kornet are in the starting lineup, and each is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues. The absences also boost Payton Pritchard’s value, and center Neemias Queta will play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Guard • #11
9 months ago
The Celtics are dealing with a lengthy injury report Wednesday and Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and Jrue Holiday (finger) have been ruled out. Pritchard is available after he was listed as probable with a hip injury. The 27-year-old point guard could move into the starting lineup and see more usage with Boston missing multiple starters.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown and White were initially questionable for Wednesday’s game and are now available. With Jayson Tatum out, Brown and White will be more important in the Celtics’ offense. That said, JB will likely be defended by Toumani Camara, who has been one of the NBA’s best defenders this season, as the focal point of the Celtics’ offense.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis will miss a third-straight game due to illness, which means Al Horford will remain in the starting lineup. Also, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will figure more prominently in the rotation, but neither is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Tatum and Holiday are among the Celtics starters who will not be available for Wednesday’s game. The latter will miss a third-straight game with a finger injury and does not have a timeline for return. Tatum’s availability has not been as problematic recently, so this may be a case of the Celtics resting him for the first game of a back-to-back. Payton Pritchard has added importance due to the injuries, even if he continues to come off the bench.
Source: Boston Celtics
CLE • Guard • #10
10 months ago
Garland struggled from inside the arc on Tuesday, making two of his 11 attempts. He was far more accurate from deep, shooting 5-of-11 from three. Overall, shooting has been an issue for Garland since the break. Ranked just outside the top 150 in nine-cat formats, he’s made 32.9 percent of his attempts from the field. Fantasy managers need Garland to turn things around with the playoffs either underway or on the horizon in most leagues.
CLE • Center • #31
10 months ago
With sidekick Evan Mobley (rest) getting the night off, Allen produced a masterclass in the Windy City. The 17 rebounds were three shy of his season-high, and this was the Cavaliers center’s third game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds. With Cleveland hosting Miami on Wednesday, it’s possible that Allen and Mobley will switch roles, with the former getting a night off. If so, Jarrett would still have two more opportunities to play during Week 18.
CLE • Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell returned to the Cavaliers’ lineup after getting Sunday afternoon off and made good use of the foul line in Chicago. The six-time All-Star attempted a season-high 14 free throws, which helped compensate for a 1-of-7 night from three. While Mitchell has only been a sixth-round player since the All-Star break, the only concern for fantasy managers is Cleveland’s lead atop the East. At this rate, the stars may get additional rest time as the team prepares for the postseason.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
10 months ago
Mitchell returns after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers for rest reasons. However, Hunter will remain in the starting lineup, as Evan Mobley is getting the night off. Since joining the Cavaliers via trade, Hunter has provided solid value and is worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Guard • #11
10 months ago
Pritchard and White are on a crowded injury report for the Celtics, but the probable designations suggest they will play. With Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis doubtful and Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum questionable, Pritchard is on track to figure more prominently within the Celtics’ rotation, even if he doesn’t start. White would retain his usual role within the Celtics’ starting lineup, with his usage likely increasing.
Source: Dan Roche
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
10 months ago
Boston could be without four starters on Wednesday, as Tatum and Jaylen Brown are questionable while Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are doubtful. Sam Hauser, Torrey Craig and Jordan Walsh would all be in line for more minutes if Tatum were to be sidelined, though the status of Brown will also be a factor in how many minutes are available.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
10 months ago
Both starters were able to practice on Tuesday, but that won’t be enough for them to make a return to the lineup against Portland. Al Horford will remain in the starting unit and will likely be joined by either Luke Kornet or Sam Hauser. Kornet logged 31 minutes as a starter on Sunday.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
10 months ago
Due to an illness, Brown’s status for Wednesday night is up in the air. The Celtics could be down three starters with Jrue Holiday (finger) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) doubtful. Al Horford, Sam Hauser, and Payton Pritchard would all experience boosts to their respective fantasy values if Brown also could not play.
Source: Dan Roche
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
10 months ago
Porzingis and Holiday have each missed the last two games for Boston, but with both back at practice Tuesday it appears they could return soon. The Celtics play the Trail Blazers Wednesday and both starters should be back in the lineup, sending Al Horford and Luke Kornet back to the bench.
CLE • Center • #4
10 months ago
Mobley hasn’t missed a game since January 24, but he’ll sit out the first leg of Cleveland’s Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back set. In his absence, Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter should see more run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell is not on the injury report after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers for rest reasons. His return means De’Andre Hunter will head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit. That said, Hunter should still be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
10 months ago
Allen provided a modest point total on Sunday, but the Cavaliers center finished with his 33rd double-double. Allen’s fantasy value has taken a hit since the All-Star break, as he has only been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats. However, while Evan Mobley continues to emerge as an elite option on both ends of the floor, Allen’s fantasy value has not fallen off a cliff. A sixth-round player for the season, he can crack the top-50 before the season concludes.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
10 months ago
Starting in place of Donovan Mitchell (rest), Hunter did not provide much value during the first half of Sunday’s game, going scoreless with one shot attempt. That changed after the halftime break, as Hunter ripped off 28 points in the second half and overtime to help Cleveland extend its win streak to 10 games. Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Hunter provides late-round value in 12-team formats, but that’s his ceiling due to the limited production outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers. And with Mitchell likely back for Tuesday’s game in Chicago, Hunter should be headed back to the bench.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
10 months ago
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) out, Jerome stepped up for the Cavaliers despite coming off the bench. He’s scored 19 points or more in three of his last four outings and is ranked just outside the top 50 in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Jerome hasn’t reached Payton Pritchard territory regarding fantasy value. However, he’s headed in the right direction.
CLE • Center • #4
10 months ago
Mobley has scored at least 17 points in six straight and nine of his last 10 games. He has also been Cleveland’s most valuable fantasy option since the All-Star break, providing second-round value in eight-cat formats. Thanks partly to Mobley’s efforts, the Cavaliers became the first team to reach 50 wins this season. Cleveland plays four games during Week 18, starting with the Bulls on Tuesday.
CLE • Guard • #45
10 months ago
Mitchell will get a rest night after scoring 41 points in Cleveland’s comeback win over the Celtics on Friday. He earned a night off, which should allow him to be available for their back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday to start next week. Isaac Okoro and De’Andre Hunter should both play extra minutes with Mitchell sidelined, with one of them likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #4
10 months ago
Mobley has recorded a double-double in five of his last seven games, providing top-20 value in eight-cat formats. During this run, he has averaged 19.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 2.3 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers per game. First-year head coach Kenny Atkinson has unlocked Mobley, and the results have been fantastic. He earned his first All-Star Game appearance, and given the names of some players ineligible for postseason honors, Mobley making an All-NBA team wouldn’t be far-fetched.
CLE • Guard • #45
10 months ago
With Boston scoring 17 of the game’s first 19 points, Cleveland appeared to be in danger of getting run out of the TD Garden. Not only did the Cavaliers avoid getting blown out, but they won the game for one of their most impressive results of the season. And Mitchell was front and center, dropping in a season-high 41 points. He did so efficiently, shooting 50 percent from the field and only recording two turnovers. Mitchell and the Cavaliers return home for their final game of Week 17, Sunday afternoon against Portland.
CLE • Guard • #10
10 months ago
Back in the lineup after missing two games with a left hip contusion, Garland had a solid night as a scorer and distributor. However, if he has had an issue recently, it has been the field-goal percentage. Over the past three weeks, he’s shot just 39.5 percent from the field, nearly ten points lower than his mark for the season (49.1). Garland is still providing top 40 value in eight- and nine-cat formats; fantasy managers don’t have much to worry about as the fantasy trade deadline approaches.
CLE • Guard • #10
10 months ago
Garland missed Cleveland’s last two games, but he’ll be back in the lineup in a matchup between the top two teams in the East. Isaac Okoro started Cleveland’s last two games but will likely return to playing a role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report