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BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
After going off for 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, Tatum is on the initial injury report for Monday night. The Celtics star is dealing with right knee tendinopathy, and the matchup with the Jazz may be viewed as an opportunity to get Tatum an additional day of rest. If he cannot play, Sam Hauser will take on a more prominent role within the rotation, potentially as a starter.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie
BOS • Center-Forward • #42
9 months ago
Horford has been dealing with a toe issue for quite some time, but he’s primarily been available outside of back-to-backs. That may not be the case on Monday, which would mean a move into the starting lineup for Luke Kornet. Also, Neemias Queta will likely play more minutes off the bench. Kornet is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis appears likely to miss a sixth-straight game due to illness. Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Monday’s game, but he’ll remain in the starting lineup if cleared. Should both Celtics be unavailable, Luke Kornet will likely be the next man up, with Neemias Queta playing additional minutes off the bench.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie
DEN • Forward • #1
9 months ago
In recording his second double-double in three games, Porter’s 15 rebounds were a season-high. However, rebounding has not been the issue for the Nuggets forward since the All-Star break, field-goal percentage has. Shooting 42.4 percent from the field, Porter has provided 11th-round value in nine-cat formats since the break. With his limited defensive production, there isn’t as much margin for error regarding Porter’s fantasy ceiling.
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Braun has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy basketball this season, as he’s closing in on top-50 value in nine-cat formats. He last failed to reach double figures in scoring on January 14 and has been a third-round player in the 25 games since. Braun is only being rostered in 66 percent of Yahoo! leagues at this stage in the season, which is a bit surprising, given the consistent production.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Westbrook started the third quarter of Sunday’s game for Aaron Gordon, who exited during the first with a right calf injury. While the former MVP did not shoot the ball well, Westbrook did provide value in the rebound and assist categories. If Gordon cannot play against the Thunder on Monday, look for Westbrook to start and for Zeke Nnaji (three points, one rebound and one block in 23 minutes) to see more action off the bench. Nnaji would not be worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic had a tough afternoon from beyond the arc and at the foul line, and the problems may have begun after landing on his right elbow during the second quarter. The three-time MVP shot 2-of-10 from beyond the arc, including an 0-of-4 third quarter. The 2-of-6 effort from the charity stripe may be more concerning, especially with the Nuggets scheduled to face the Thunder again on Monday. Denver plays four games during Week 19, including another back-to-back on Friday and Saturday.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Gordon left the contest in the first quarter with a calf injury and is unlikely to return. Westbrook will look to inject some energy for the Nuggets as they look to remain competitive with the top team in the Western Conference.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic and Gordon are in good shape to play on Sunday. Jokic has been healthy while Gordon recently returned from a three-game layoff. Both should assume their usual roles against OKC.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown added six rebounds, two assists, three steals and three triples across 42 minutes. It was a masterful final box score, but Brown did important things throughout the game that didn’t show up there. He brought energy and hustle with timely steals, fastbreaks and dunks, and he and Jayson Tatum combined for 71 of the Celtics’ 111 points. Brown will look to keep it going Monday against Utah.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Volume was the name of the game for Tatum in this one, as he shot just 12-of-28 from the floor, including 6-of-16 from beyond the arc. He cashed 10-of-12 shots from the charity stripe on his way to a monster scoring effort. Saturday’s performance marks his third game with 35 or more points across his last four, and his second 40-point effort in that span. Tatum gets a phenomenal chance to keep up his hot scoring when the Celtics host the Jazz on Monday.
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Despite his assertion on social media that he would take the court, Porzingis has been ruled out on Saturday. Al Horford will presumably replace him in the starting five. With Jrue Holiday back after a four-game absence, Boston will be back to nearly full strength in a prime-time tilt with LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_07PM.pdf
BOS • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Holiday will return following a four-game absence, and he’ll likely get the unfavorable task of guarding the red-hot Luka Doncic. Hauser will be back in action after just one game on the sideline, and he’s expected to handle his typical role as a three-point specialist off the bench.
Source: https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-03-08_07PM.pdf
DEN • Guard • #27
9 months ago
On a night when Nikola Jokic made history, Murray performed well in the Nuggets’ overtime victory. The points, assists and steals were solid, and the Nuggets point guard only committed one turnover. Since the All-Star break, Murray has provided top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. As a result of this surge, he’s a top-25 player for the season. Since his Yahoo! ADP was 54, fantasy managers should be pleased with what they’ve received from Murray this season.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
If Jokic’s performance against the Suns wasn’t the greatest in NBA history, it’s pretty high on the list at the very least. The Nuggets center became the first player in league history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists, and his 22 helpers were a career-best. Jokic now has seven games with at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a season, tied with Oscar Robertson during the 1961-62 campaign for the most in league history. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be the betting favorite for Most Valuable Player, but what Jokic has done this season (average a triple-double) has been unprecedented for a center. The Nuggets visit the Thunder on Sunday to end their Week 18 slate.
Source: NBA
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Back in the Nuggets’ lineup after missing three games with a sprained ankle, Gordon didn’t look rusty on Friday. He matched his career high with seven three-pointers, only needing nine attempts. While the rebounding output wasn’t great, fantasy managers will undoubtedly take Gordon’s offensive production. The Nuggets play a back-to-back in Oklahoma City, with the first game scheduled for Sunday night. We’ll see if Gordon can play both games of a back-to-back this soon after his return from another injury.
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
Braun may be the fifth option in the Nuggets’ starting lineup, but he’s emerged as a reliable option in standard leagues. The 25 points are the most he’s scored in a game since February 10, and he’s scored 23 or more in three of his last four outings. Since the All-Star break, Braun has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. He’s rostered in 66 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that percentage may increase with the Nuggets playing four games in weeks 19 and 20.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon is back after missing three games with an ankle injury and will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. His return means Russell Westbrook will head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Nnaji was initially probable for Friday’s game but has been upgraded to available. While he will play rotation minutes, his fantasy ceiling is limited due to Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon also being available.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
No surprise here as despite being listed as questionable, head coach Mike Malone described both players as closer to probable hours before game-time. Jokic has dealt with an ankle injury lately, though he hasn’t missed any games. Gordon figures to play around 20 minutes due to an ankle injury that kept him out for the last three games.
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.
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Nnaji should be good to go against Phoenix, but his only path to true value in fantasy basketball is if Nikola Jokic (ankle) is sidelined. In that scenario, Nnaji will be worth streaming. If Jokic suits up, Nnaji will be a solid reserve for them, but he won’t contribute much in the box score.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Gordon has missed three straight, but he’s got a chance to return against a familiar Western Conference opponent. If he’s out, Russell Westbrook will be the biggest beneficiary, and Zeke Nnaji could see some additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic has popped up on the injury report ahead of Denver’s last few games, but this ankle ailment hasn’t forced him to miss a game yet. If that were to change, Zeke Nnaji and DeAndre Jordan would likely fill out the center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
With Julian Strawther (knee) out, Braun played 38 minutes Wednesday. All of the Nuggets’ starters played at least 35 minutes and no one off the bench played more than 18 minutes. Aaron Gordon was out too, but this just shows how the Nuggets trust Braun and he’s set to play a lot of minutes for the rest of the season. Braun’s scoring and threes will likely be more consistent the rest of the way, but his assists should be on the rise as well. The 23-year-old shooting guard had a season-high seven dimes Wednesday.
DEN • Guard • #0
9 months ago
With Julian Strawther (knee) out, Braun played 38 minutes Wednesday. All of the Nuggets’ starters played at least 35 minutes and no one off the bench played more than 18 minutes. Aaron Gordon was out too, but this just shows how the Nuggets trust Braun and he’s set to play a lot of minutes for the rest of the season. Braun’s scoring and threes will likely be more consistent the rest of the way, but his assists should be on the rise as well. The 23-year-old shooting guard had a season-high seven dimes Wednesday.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Westbrook had a big scoring night Wednesday with 25 points. It was his second straight game in the starting lineup with Aaron Gordon sidelined. The 36-year-old point guard even made four 3-pointers, which he’s done only three other times this year. Westbrook has a high ceiling when he’s in the starting lineup with Gordon out.
DEN • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Westbrook had a big scoring night Wednesday with 25 points. It was his second straight game in the starting lineup with Aaron Gordon sidelined. The 36-year-old point guard even made four three-pointers, which he’s done only three other times this year. Westbrook has a high ceiling when he’s in the starting lineup with Gordon out.
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic hasn’t had a triple-double in his last two games. The 30-year-old center has been so good this season that it’s notable whenever he fails to record a triple-double. Jokic still had an excellent game with 22 points, 15 rebounds and six assists as he brought the Nuggets back from an 11-point halftime deficit to get the victory. He’s been the top fantasy player on the year and a top-five value since the All-Star break.
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.
DEN • Forward • #32
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, Gordon has officially been declared out. Russell Westbrook started Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and will likely take on the same responsibilities in Gordon’s absence. The move into the starting lineup will raise the veteran point guard’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: Denver Nuggets
DEN • Center • #15
9 months ago
Jokic hasn’t missed a game in over a month and that streak will continue Wednesday despite initially being listed as questionable with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old center was just one assist shy of a triple-double in his last game. Fantasy managers can insert the Joker into lineups as usual Wednesday.
DEN • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Cancar is available to make his first appearance since November 19. He isn’t guaranteed to be in the rotation, but a few minutes may be available if Aaron Gordon (ankle) cannot play. Gordon is a game-time decision. There’s no need to consider streaming Cancar due to the time missed.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Nnaji, initially questionable for Wednesday’s game, is available to play. How much he’ll play depends partially on the availability of Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon, who are game-time decisions. Nnaji will only have streaming value if one of those two starters cannot play.
Source: Vinny Benedetto
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Watson has been out of the lineup since January as he’s still dealing with a sprained right knee. The 22-year-old small forward’s return likely isn’t too far away given he was initially listed as questionable Wednesday. The Nuggets will likely manage his minutes whenever he does return, though.
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
DEN • Forward-Center • #22
9 months ago
Nnaji may miss a game for the first time since January due to a left ankle sprain. With Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson all questionable to play, Nnaji’s chances of contributing on Wednesday will be dependent on the status of those players. If they’re all out and Nnaji plays, he may hold some streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Forward • #31
9 months ago
Cancar has been out since early December after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. He’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball if cleared to play, but Vlatko’s return would give the Nuggets’ frontcourt depth a welcome boost. Aaron Gordon (ankle) and Zeke Nnaji (ankle) are also questionable; Cancar may not even be in the rotation if they’re available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DEN • Guard • #8
9 months ago
Watson hasn’t played since January after suffering a right knee sprain, but there is a chance that he makes his return to the lineup against Sacramento. He will likely fill out a reserve role when he returns, and with Aaron Gordon (ankle) questionable, Watson could take on a few extra minutes. However, Denver will likely manage his workload in his first game back.
Source: NBA Injury Report