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2 months ago
Harper Jr. landed a training camp deal with Boston in August, and his strong preseason play has earned him a spot on the team’s final 15-man roster. With Jayson Tatum out for most if not all of the year and Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis playing for new teams, Harper Jr. has a realistic chance to earn meaningful rotation minutes at some point this season.
Source: Shams Charania
BOS • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Payton Pritchard struggled and Jaylen Brown (hamstring) exited early, but White stepped up in a big way. White didn’t play the entire game, since it was just an exhibition, but he certainly left his mark. Especially if Brown ends up missing time, White will have a chance to have the best season of his career and dominate in fantasy basketball. Even if the Celtics aren’t able to win as much as they typically have in recent years, White can still help managers win fantasy championships.
BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
Queta got the starting nod in this game and was able to make his mark in a way that makes him an enticing late-round target. It’s unclear if he will remain part of the starting unit, but he will have a chance to compete for the spot, and should at least play a significant reserve role. Queta is worth a swing at the end of drafts.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
Hopefully this is just a precautionary exit for Brown. Anfernee Simons and Josh Minott should play more with Brown unavailable, but now the question is if he will be good to go to start the regular season. The team should provide an update in the coming days.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Center • #88
2 months ago
Queta will replace Sam Hauser in the starting unit, which will allow the Celtics to experiment with a two-big lineup. This may not be the group that starts opening night, but it will be good for coach Joe Mazzulla to see how this lineup looks.
Source: Zack Cox
CLE • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Unfortunately for Ball, he’s going to be on minutes restriction due to his injury history to begin the season. With Darius Garland (toe) possibly unavailable to start the year, Ball is an option to pick up the slack with 20 minutes off the bench at a time. While the minutes restriction undoubtedly caps Ball’s fantasy upside, the Cavaliers’ offense is good enough for him to produce. He showed as much by nearly recording a double-double in 20 minutes against the Pistons on Tuesday. Ball is a late-round flyer at best in fantasy basketball drafts.
CLE • Center • #4
2 months ago
Mobley had just eight points on 13 attempts including missing all five of his three-point attempts. The 24-year-old center had 21 points in his last outing against the Bulls. It was just an off-night offensively for Mobley, who has made great strides with his offensive game. He still filled up the rest of the stat sheet. Mobley will look to bounce back on the opening night of the regular season as this was the Cavaliers’ last preseason game.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
Coming off a 22-point game in his last outing against the Bulls, Mitchell picked up right where he left off by dropping 13 points in the first quarter. The 29-year-old shooting guard cooled off after that and ended up with five turnovers in 29 minutes. It was an uneven performance, but that’s what the preseason is for. Mitchell is an excellent selection in the second round of fantasy basketball drafts this year.
BOS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
The Celtics started Chris Boucher, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown, but Simons led all players in minutes in this one. He may come off the bench for Boston to start the regular season, but even as a reserve, he should see ample playing time as one of the team’s best offensive options. Simons will be a great three-point specialist in fantasy leagues, but doesn’t contribute much in the other categories.
BOS • Forward • #99
2 months ago
Playing against the Raptors for the first time, Boucher received a warm welcome in Toronto. The return to Canada may have gotten the Montreal native fired up, as he was excellent in 23 minutes of action. After years of unfulfilled fantasy potential, this may be the year when Boucher comes through for those who refused to give up on him. Boston’s frontcourt rotation is anything but settled, which may mean consistent playing time for Boucher. He’s worth taking a late-round flier on.
BOS • Guard • #11
2 months ago
With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown resting, the Celtics opened Friday’s exhibition with a backcourt of Pritchard and Anfernee Simons. They played well off of each other, combining to score 37 points to help Boston build what appeared to be a solid lead heading into the fourth quarter. Head coach Joe Mazzulla went deep into his bench then, and the Raptors outscored the Celtics 30-18 to grab the win. As for Pritchard, he’s a must-draft player after an excellent 2024-25 season, especially with the Celtics’ many roster changes and Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tendon rupture.
BOS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Simons was not on the floor when the Celtics blew a big lead during the fourth quarter, having been shut down late in the third quarter. And the former Trail Blazer looked pretty good during his 26 minutes, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown getting the night off, there wasn’t anything to learn regarding Simons’ fit with his most prominent teammates. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he’ll be well-positioned to provide solid offensive value when the regular season begins.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Boucher is the lone holdover from the lineup that started Wednesday’s win over the Grizzlies. Simons and Pritchard make up the starting backcourt, with the former making his unofficial Celtics debut after being traded from Portland to Boston during the summer. This change may mean Derrick White and Jaylen Brown will get the night off after playing well in Memphis. Also of note are the inclusion of Minott and Queta, with the former giving Boston good minutes off the bench in the preseason opener.
Source: Bobby Manning
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 months ago
On the heels of an efficient 17-point outing in 18 minutes on Tuesday, Hunter needed just 24 minutes of action to efficiently hit the 20-point mark on Thursday. The former veteran forward mainly utilized the three-point shot to find scoring production on Thursday, but also showed active hands on the defensive end to accumulate three stocks. Hunter was one of three Cavaliers starters to score in double figures on the night, and overall, he has performed well through limited preseason games.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
After playing 18 minutes and logging seven points on 3-of-5 shooting in Tuesday’s preseason opener, Mitchell was much more aggressive in his minutes on Thursday. The superstar guard led all Cleveland players in field goal attempts en route to finishing as one of three Cavaliers starters to score at least 20 points. Mitchell was efficient both inside and outside the arc while racking up stocks on the defensive end. Off a stellar 2024-25 campaign, Mitchell will enter the 2025-26 season as a likely top-10 shooting guard in fantasy basketball drafts.
CLE • Center • #4
2 months ago
Mobley showed off his versatility against the Bulls in his 26 minutes of game action. He needed just 10 shots to eclipse the 20-point mark, while tying a team-high in assists and being active on the defensive end. Thursday’s performance marked the second of the preseason in which the reigning Defensive Player of the Year had a positive impact on both ends of the floor. He should be in store for another stellar fantasy basketball season.
BOS • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Among the players the Celtics bid farewell to this offseason was Jrue Holiday, whose departure means White’s role should expand in 2025-26. Add in Jayson Tatum’s absence, and this could be a massive season for a player whose game has long been “fantasy-friendly.” White accumulated 10 assists on Wednesday, a number he’s met or exceeded 14 times in the last three seasons. As of October 8, White boasted a Yahoo! ADP of 38.1; don’t be surprised if he’s off the board by the end of the third round in some 12-team leagues.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
2 months ago
Having done more than enough damage in the first half, Brown did not play at all after halftime in Wednesday’s preseason opener. Having undergone an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee in June, the Celtics wing is in a spot where his already-large role will expand this season. The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) for most of the season, meaning it will be up to Brown and Derrick White to lead the way. That will undoubtedly raise their fantasy ceilings, but percentages have been an issue for Brown in the past.
BOS • Guard • #27
2 months ago
Walsh played eight first-half minutes before the Celtics announced during the intermission that he was doubtful to return. The third-year wing is dealing with tightness in his left adductor, and there’s no reason to push things in an exhibition game. Walsh accounted for two points, three rebounds and one assist, making his lone field-goal attempt.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward • #99
2 months ago
Wednesday’s game is the preseason opener for the Celtics, so fantasy managers should not read too much into the team’s starting lineup. White and Brown are the expected starters and should see their fantasy ceilings rise due to Jayson Tatum’s Achilles injury and the departure of multiple rotation players. As for Hauser, Boucher and Tillman, they’ll be in the mix for rotation minutes throughout the season, but none is guaranteed to be a starter on Opening Night.
Source: Keith Smith
CLE • Forward • #13
2 months ago
Cleveland added Proctor with the 49th pick in June, and after a strong summer league, his first preseason outing was a productive one. It’s still early, but he’s looking like a steal for the Cavs at this point. It’s unlikely that he plays a significant role as a rookie, but he’s worth stashing in dynasty formats.
CLE • Center • #4
2 months ago
In his first game of the preseason the reigning Defensive Player of the Year was able to quickly make an impact on both ends of the floor. The defense was expected, but his continued improvement as a floor spacer has just made him even more dynamic. Mobley has been a fantasy monster for multiple seasons, but he still has more room to grow.
CLE • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Porter Jr. has long been a dynasty sleeper, and when he’s gotten the opportunity to play big minutes, he has been productive. His biggest weakness has been his deep-range shooting, but he showed improvement by making all five of his three-point attempts in this one. It’s too early to say that he’s made a genuine leap, but it’s worth keeping an eye on, since he has the potential to be a fantasy stud.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
The second-year wing got the starting nod with Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) sidelined, and while he wasn’t able to get any shots to fall, he still made an impact on this game, specifically on the defensive end. He played all his minutes with the starters, and there’s certainly a chance he opens the regular season in the starting lineup, making him potentially worth a late-round pick.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
With Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) both sidelined, Hunter and Tyson will occupy spots in the starting lineup. Hunter was expected to start, but Tyson comes as a surprise after not seeing the floor much during his rookie year. It’s the first preseason game, so this doesn’t lock him into the role to start the regular season, but he’s worth keeping an eye on as a dynasty stash and potential late-round sleeper in redraft leagues.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Due to Ball’s injury history, Monday’s report that he’ll be under a minutes restriction to begin the season is unsurprising. As for back-to-backs, Cleveland will play its first on October 26-27, the team’s third and fourth games of the regular season. Ball, acquired from the Bulls in late June, has dealt with knee issues and injured his wrist late last season. With Darius Garland (toe) not a lock to be available to start the regular season, some pinpointed Ball as a potential late-round option as he helps fill the void. However, the minutes limit lowers his fantasy ceiling in the short term. Look for Craig Porter Jr. to be in the mix for rotation minutes early on if Garland cannot play.
Source: Cleveland.com