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BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as probable due to a lingering hamstring issue, Brown will play Wednesday night. Look for him to assume his usual role as one of Boston’s offensive focal points. Brown’s availability for the weekend will be of interest for fantasy managers, as the Celtics end with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back.
Source: Noa Dalzell
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
While he hasn’t been as prolific a scorer as he was late last season, Grimes has reached double figures in all four games for the 76ers. On Tuesday, he knocked down three more three-pointers as part of a complete stat line that included five “stocks.” He’s rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and would make for a solid “add” to end Week 2 as Philadelphia plays on Friday and Sunday.
PHI • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
While Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe (14/6/4/1 with four three-pointers) have received most of the attention for Philadelphia’s 4-0 start, Oubre’s production has been valuable. He’s scored 17 points or more in three of the four games, recording his second consecutive double-double on Tuesday. The eventual return of Paul George (knee) may impact Oubre’s usage, but he’ll remain a fixture in the starting lineup. He’s only rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues. And with the Sixers playing twice within the final three days of Week 2, Oubre makes for a solid add before Friday’s games.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Magic, Embiid was supposed to be on a limit of 20 minutes. He played 23 against the Wizards, and the production was solid in a case of good news for fantasy managers. Embiid grabbed his 5,000th career rebound during the overtime victory and was a steal shy of a complete stat line while shooting over 50 percent from the field. While playing time may concern Embiid managers, Philadelphia’s goal is to do what it can to ensure he’s healthy for the stretch run.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Maxey has now scored at least 39 points in three of his first four games, and the 76ers are off to a 4-0 start. Asked to take on a larger leadership role, he has answered the call. Maxey attempted a season-high 16 free throws while shooting 44 percent from the field, and this was his first double-double of the season. The fantasy managers willing to use a late-first to draft Maxey have to feel good about that decision, based on how he’s played thus far.
PHI • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Embiid is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Magic. However, he’ll be limited to 20 minutes, so fantasy managers may not get the explosive outing they’re hoping for. Jabari Walker and Adem Bona will come off the bench after starting on Monday, with Edwards replacing the former. Washington has less size in its frontcourt than Orlando, so the 76ers are starting with a smaller lineup.
Source: Noah Levick
PHI • Guard-Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Watford will make his 76ers’ debut on Tuesday, giving Philadelphia another frontcourt option off the bench. Head coach Nick Nurse said he’ll use the forward in short stints, which limits Watford’s fantasy potential. He’ll be helpful due to the facilitation abilities, especially with Paul George and Dominick Barlow out due to injury.
Source: Noah Levick
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown, who has dealt with the hamstring issue since the preseason, was initially questionable for Monday’s win over the Pelicans before playing 24 minutes in the blowout. The probable tag makes it likely that he’ll play, but the Celtics end their Week 2 schedule with a Friday/Saturday back-to-back against the 76ers and Rockets. Given the congested nature of Boston’s early-season schedule, those two games bear watching.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid will be back for the second leg of a back-to-back set after sitting out on Monday. He hasn’t played many minutes to open the season, so his court time and production on Tuesday are far from certainties.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Podcast P will miss a fourth straight game to open the 2025-26 campaign, and it’s unclear when he’ll get back on the court. Until he does, guys like Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards should see more run, but neither of those players is worth a look outside the deepest of leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Simons served as Boston’s go-to-option during a fourth-quarter offensive surge that put the Pelicans away for good. He came off the bench to knock down six three-pointers, shooting nearly 50 percent from downtown to help the Celtics snap a three-game losing streak to open the season. The 26-year-old should have the green light all year in his Boston debut as they’ll need to unleash a barrage of three pointers each night to have any chance of overcoming their size disadvantage on the glass.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown came into this one questionable with a left hamstring strain that he’s been playing through since the preseason after reaching the 40-point plateau for the 12th time in his career during Sunday’s loss to the Pistons. The Celtics were able to lean on Anfernee Simons and a couple additional role players down the stretch as they pulled away for an easy win.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Maxey’s early-season hot streak continued in this one as he put the metaphorical exclamation point on Philadelphia’s impressive win by scoring on three consecutive possessions in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter to eclipse the 40-point plateau for the second time in three games to open the season. He poured in 22 first-half points, knocking down eight of his first 18 shots from the field and was even better down the home stretch to help Philadelphia hold off a late comeback effort by the Magic. He’s clearly surpassed teammate Joel Embiid as the 76ers’ primary offensive catalyst moving forward as he continues to blossom into one of the most prolific scorers in the entire league.
PHI • • #
about 2 months ago
Edgecombe continues to be extremely impressive from a shot creation standpoint as he’s taken full advantage of his opportunities to make something happen with the ball in his hands. He took just four three-pointers in this one but still came close to reaching the 30-point threshold for the second time in his first three games of his career. He was extremely efficient overall, shooting just under 59 percent from the field. The third overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft looked like an outstanding complementary scorer alongside Tyrese Maxey and is poised to make a significant fantasy impact as reliable scorer in his rookie season.
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
One of the priority waiver wire adds during the opening week of the fantasy basketball season, Grimes saw expanded minutes with Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) out. He poured in 11 first-half points, thanks in large part to a trio of three-pointers. He was fouled on a three-point attempt with just under five minutes left in the contest and sank all three free throws after the Magic cut the lead down to just two points with a late rally. He’s done a nice job stuffing the stat sheet in the early stages of the regular season, which gives him relevance for fantasy purposes until George gets back on the court.
BOS • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Minott will get his first career start, replacing Hugo Gonzalez in the starting unit. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has had no problems switching up his starting unit early on this season, so while he may not remain in this role, Minott will get a good opportunity.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
After dropping 41 points in a loss to the Pistons on Sunday, Brown will suit up against New Orleans. He’s averaging 29.7 points per game so far this season, and he’ll look to keep that up against the Pelicans to help the Celtics get their first win of the year.
Source: Boston Celtics
PHI • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) sidelined, Walker and Bona will slide into the starting unit against Orlando. This is the first leg of a back-to-back, so Embiid should be back against Washington on Tuesday, which means this will likely only be a one-game start for Bona, though Walker could remain in this role if Barlow remains out.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Head coach Nick Nurse said that this was the second day that McCain was able to shoot and that he is making progress. There isn’t a clear timeline for McCain’s return, but this is a step in the right direction for him.
Source: Noah Levick
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Following Sunday’s loss to the Pistons, Brown said he planned on playing in Monday’s game. However, the Celtics have listed him as questionable on the injury report, with left hamstring strain reconditioning being the reason. With the Celtics off to their worst start since the 2013-14 season, there’s likely a strong desire on Brown’s part to play. However, he’s averaging 35.7 minutes per game, which would be his highest average since the 2022-23 campaign if that were to hold. Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons will shoulder even more of the offensive workload if Brown sits.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown scored 41 points on Sunday, but his efforts weren’t enough to keep Boston from falling to 0-3 for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Despite some tightness in his hamstring during the game, Brown said he plans to play against the Pelicans on Monday. While this is encouraging for fantasy managers to hear, they should plan on Brown showing up on the injury report. If he can’t play, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons will have heightened importance for the Celtics.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
What more does Brown have to do to get the Celtics a win this season? Boston moves to 0-3 on the season despite one of the better performances of Brown’s career. The 29-year-old small forward had 41 points and five threes in the loss to the Pistons. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) out and the Celtics losing Jrue Holiday this past offseason, Brown should be counted on for more scoring this year like he was on Sunday against the Pistons. Unfortunately for Celtics fans, it hasn’t translated into any wins yet on the young season.
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
George has been able to do more in practice recently, but has yet to reach the point where he can return to game action. With Dominick Barlow (elbow) also out, the 76ers may have to call on Jabari Walker to start at the four. Given the lack of options at Nick Nurse’s disposal, Walker will be worth a look in extremely deep leagues. However, he is not a must-add on an 11-game night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow left Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a lacerated right elbow, which will cost him at least one game. The 76ers won’t have Joel Embiid, either, so Monday would be a good time to consider Andre Drummond, Adem Bona or Jabari Walker. The latter started the third quarter on Saturday, which may indicate he’ll take on that role Monday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow left Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a lacerated right elbow, which will cost him at least two games. Later this week, it will be determined whether he will miss time beyond that. The 76ers will also be without Joel Embiid for Monday’s game against the Magic, which leaves the interior rotation minutes to Andre Drummond, Adem Bona and Jabari Walker. Walker started the second half of Saturday’s game and could take on that role Monday night.
Source: Zach Ciavolella
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Monday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the 76ers, who face the Wizards on Tuesday. Embiid, who did not exceed 20 minutes in either of Philadelphia’s first two games, not playing both ends of a back-to-back is unsurprising, given his injury history. With Dominick Barlow (elbow) also out, expect to see a lot of Andre Drummond and Adem Bona against the Magic.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #28
about 2 months ago
With White and Brown cleared to play, the lone change to the Celtics’ starting lineup is González. The rookie, who played well in Friday’s loss to the Knicks, including spending time guarding Jalen Brunson, replaces Sam Hauser. González may not be a great source of counting stats currently, but he’s worth watching, especially if asked to defend Cade Cunningham. Hauser can still provide three-pointers off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Garza is available after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Knicks. His return could result in fewer minutes for Chris Boucher or Xavier Tillman Sr., but none are worth the risk in fantasy leagues until one sets himself apart from the pack.
Source: Keith Smith
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Brown is good to go. However, with the Celtics visiting the Pelicans on Monday, fantasy managers should plan for the possibility that Brown does not play both games of the back-to-back. Rookie Hugo González may see his playing time increase, especially after playing well in Friday’s loss to the Knicks.
Source: Keith Smith
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Initially listed as questionable on the Celtics’ injury report, Garza was injured during Wednesday’s season-opening loss to the 76ers. The status upgrade suggests he will only miss one game, giving the Celtics another option in the post. Garza should get rotation minutes if he’s cleared, but there isn’t enough upside to justify rostering him on a nine-game Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Initially probable for Sunday’s matchup, White’s status has been upgraded to available. He’ll take on his usual role as one of Boston’s top offensive options, and White will likely spend most of his afternoon on defense guarding Cade Cunningham. With Jaylen Brown (hamstring) still questionable, the Celtics may need even more offensive production from White.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Grimes was quiet in the season opener, scoring only 10 points in 32 minutes. However, he got hot in this one, and his offense was needed for the 76ers to move to 2-0. Grimes was awesome to finish last season, but his role is different with this team healthy and VJ Edgecombe in town. Still, he was able to prove that he can still contribute in the box score as a reserve. That may change when Paul George gets healthy, but this game at least served as a good reminder of his talent.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid didn’t look like himself in the season opener, but he was able to get things going in this one. He was still limited to 20 minutes, but he made better use of his time on the floor. Clearly, he’s still one of the best in the world, but the priority is keeping him healthy, which will limit his impact in the box score. They have a back-to-back coming up on Monday and Tuesday. Embiid will likely play against the Magic and sit against the Wizards, which should give Andre Drummond or Adem Bona the chance to start.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
He wasn’t able to match his 40-point performance during the regular season opener, but Maxey was still able to lead the 76ers in scoring to help them move to 2-0 this season. He had success at the line, but he wasn’t quite as efficient shooting the ball, though he was able to make up for it with a bump in assists. With Joel Embiid still limited to around 20 minutes, Maxey will continue to run the show for Philly, which is a great thing for fantasy managers.
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
Barlow’s early exit should open the door for Quentin Grimes to play an even larger role in the second half of this game after he scored 17 points before the break. Jabari Walker will start the second half in place of Barlow.
Source: Keith Pompey
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Coach Joe Mazzulla said on Friday that there wasn’t a timetable for Garza to return. Well, the next day, he’s questionable. Even if he isn’t back to play against Detroit, it shouldn’t be much longer. He’ll fill out some of the reserve center minutes for Boston.
Source: Jack Simone
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White pops up on the injury report with a sprain in his shooting wrist, but it isn’t expected to impact his availability on Sunday. It’s worth monitoring over the next few games, but there’s no reason to take him out of your lineup against Detroit.
Source: Jack Simone
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown injured his hamstring during the preseason, but it hasn’t impacted his availability through the Celtics’ first two games. If he isn’t available to suit up, rookie Hugo Gonzalez will have a good chance to start after logging 23 minutes off the bench in their last game.
Source: Jack Simone
PHI • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Edwards, listed as probable on the initial injury report, has been upgraded to available. He can provide additional depth off the bench but is unlikely to get the opportunities to impact fantasy basketball. Edwards played just under one minute in Wednesday’s win over the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
After dropping 25 points and sinking four three-pointers in the first game of the season, it wasn’t as easy for White in the second game. White was 3-of-11 from behind the three-point line on his way to a 5-of-18 performance from the field and 15 points. Without Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Jrue Holiday from last year’s Celtics, they need more consistent scoring from White.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown has scored 25 and 23 points while taking 18 shots in each of the first two games of the season. The 29-year-old small forward is without his running mate Jayson Tatum, but is still yet to really take control of the offense. Brown struggled mightily with seven turnovers in the loss to the Knicks. There should be a 30-point game or at least a 20-field goal attempts game in the near future for the Celtics’ top scoring option.
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Garza played six minutes in the first half on Wednesday before exiting with a concussion, and now he’s expected to miss multiple games. Concussions shouldn’t lead to a multi-week absence, but until Garza is back, Neemias Queta, Chris Boucher and Xavier Tillman will occupy the center minutes. Garza will likely only take a few minutes away from the aforementioned trio when he returns.
Source: Bobby Manning
PHI • Forward • #19
about 2 months ago
Edwards should be good to go, though he only played a grand total of six seconds in the season opener. He is expected to be available if needed, but he can’t be relied on for fantasy production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
George will remain out for a second straight game to start the season. He was a full participant in practice on Sunday, which implies he isn’t far away from returning to the floor. Dominick Barlow should get another start after contributing 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists and a block in 34 minutes against the Celtics.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
White actually led the Celtics in shot attempts with 20 in the first regular season game since Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in the playoffs last year. The 31-year-old shooting guard tied for the Celtics’ lead in points with 25, but he had an off shooting night from behind the three-point line going 4-of-13. It’s clear that major opportunity is there for White this year and he’ll have better nights with his efficiency in the future.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown was available despite dealing with a hamstring injury recently. The 28-year-old small forward played 36 minutes and had 25 points in his first game since Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles. Brown’s 18 shot attempts were second on the Celtics to Derrick White and Payton Pritchard also took 14 shots. Maybe Brown didn’t want to push it coming off an injury, but without Tatum he might look into more regularly eclipsing 20 shots in a game. He’s the Celtics clear top option right now.
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid struggled mightily in the season opener. The 31-year-old center had just four points on 1-of-9 shooting from the field. Embiid is on a minutes restriction to begin the season, but it’s an entirely different headache for fantasy managers if he can’t produce in the time he is out on the floor.
PHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Maxey absolutely cooked the Celtics’ defense again and again on his way to dropping 40 points on Wednesday. The 24-year-old point guard tied the 76ers’ record for most points in a season opening game. Maxey combined with VJ Edgecombe for 74 points in the victory. They carried Philadelphia to victory while Joel Embiid had just four points.
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Garza played six first-half minutes before exiting with an apparent head injury, going scoreless (0-of-2 FGs) with one rebound and one blocked shot. His absence will likely result in more minutes for Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman Sr., with the former being part of the Celtics’ starting lineup.
Source: Khari Thompson
PHI • Forward • #26
about 2 months ago
With Paul George (knee) unavailable, two-way contract player Barlow will start at the four after performing well during the preseason. While Adem Bona misses out on the opportunity to start, he’ll get his opportunities due to Embiid being under a minutes restriction. Edgecombe will start in his official NBA debut, with Quentin Grimes coming off the bench.
Source: Keith Pompey
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
The biggest news for the Celtics was that Brown (hamstring) was cleared to play in Wednesday’s season opener. Pritchard will start alongside White in the backcourt, while Queta will receive the nod at the center position. Queta isn’t worth adding in standard leagues yet, but a good start to the season would change that.
Source: Justin Turpin
PHI • Center-Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Embiid, who played in Philadelphia’s preseason finale, will be available for Wednesday’s season opener. How much he’ll play remains to be seen, as he logged 19 minutes on Friday. However, simply having the former MVP on the floor is a win for the 76ers. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will figure more prominently in the rotation if Embiid experiences any issues with his knee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
While George fully participated in Sunday’s practice, he has not reached the point where he’s healthy enough to play. Fantasy managers should expect George’s minutes to be managed once he’s cleared to return. In the meantime, Kelly Oubre, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes should see their minutes increase, and Adem Bona could potentially start alongside Joel Embiid.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Brown, who exited early from the Celtics’ preseason finale, has logged consecutive full practices, which is a great sign for his potential availability in the regular season opener on Wednesday. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined for the year, Boston will lean on Brown more than ever on both ends of the floor. Ensuring he’s completely healthy will be important for the Celtics as they make the decision on his status against Philadelphia.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
King also reports that Brown went through a full practice on Monday, which is an encouraging update. It’s unclear if he’ll be ready to face 76ers on Wednesday. If he’s not, Josh Minott and Anfernee Simons would be candidates for increased run.
Source: Jay King
PHI • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Embiid looks ready to play in the 76ers’ season opener, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status. It’s unclear, however, when Paul George will be available. Until he returns, more playing time will be available for Kelly Oubre, Quentin Grimes and VJ Edgecombe.
Source: Keith Pompey
BOS • • #
about 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
about 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
about 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
about 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