
BOS • Guard • #9
8 months ago
Based on the probable tags, White and Holiday are on track to play on Tuesday. Payton Pritchard’s fantasy ceiling would be raised if either sits, even though he’ll likely remain on the bench. Sam Hauser is another Celtics player who would have added value to a rotation lacking White or Holiday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
Porzingis did not play in Sunday’s win over the Wizards, with Luke Kornet replacing him in the starting lineup. Kornet had one of his best games of the season, and he may remain in the lineup on Tuesday, regardless of Porzingis’ availability. Al Horford (knee) is out, and Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are both questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 months ago
While Brown did play in Sunday’s win over the Wizards, Tatum was held out with a sprained ankle. Al Horford (knee) slid into the power forward role but will not be available on Tuesday. If Tatum or Brown cannot play against the Knicks, Sam Hauser may be the next man up, and this would raise his streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Center-Forward • #42
8 months ago
Horford suffered a sprained right knee during Sunday’s win over the Wizards and will not play on Tuesday. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) could be cleared to play, which would more than help account for Horford’s absence. Also in line to benefit is Luke Kornet, who grabbed 14 rebounds on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
While Beal was solid from inside the arc on Sunday, shooting 8-of-14 from two, he struggled from three and at the foul line. The Suns guard missed all five of his three-point attempts and was 0-of-2 from the charity stripe, which was a lousy way to end Week 22 for Beal managers hoping for better percentages. The Suns trail 10th-place Dallas by two games in the loss column and have a game in hand heading into the regular season’s final week. However, if they’re to have any chance of closing the gap, they need more production from Beal.

PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker put on a show Sunday night, but his issue was that he didn’t have much help. While his 2-of-7 night from three was subpar by his lofty standards, the other Suns combined to shoot 2-of-27. Injuries to Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have forced Booker to shoulder even more of the offensive workload, which has impacted his turnover count. Averaging 3.9 per game, Booker is ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks despite scoring 26.7 points. The Suns play four games during Week 23 and may need to win out to have a chance of sneaking into the play-in.

BOS • Center-Forward • #40
8 months ago
With Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, the Celtics went with a bigger lineup, starting Kornet and Al Horford. Both players recorded double-doubles, with Horford adding 11 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in 28 minutes. While Kornet’s season-long value has been low, there have been moments when he’s worth streaming. The Celtics play four games during Week 23, and the 7-foot-2 center should have more opportunities to play extended minutes.

BOS • Guard • #11
8 months ago
As has been the case on numerous occasions this season, Pritchard is more valuable to fantasy managers when the Celtics are down at least one starter. The reigning champs played Sunday without Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis, raising Pritchard’s fantasy ceiling despite coming off the bench. With the Celtics playing four games during Week 23, he’ll be worth adding in shallow leagues that will remain active.

BOS • Guard • #9
8 months ago
For fantasy managers whose leagues ended with Week 22, White capped an excellent season with another quality effort. However, for those whose leagues run through Week 23, it’s fair to wonder how much they’ll see of the Celtics guard. Boston would need to win out while having Cleveland lose each of its final four games to claim the top seed in the East. If the Celtics make White available for all four games, he’ll continue to provide excellent fantasy value. But the priority will likely be to ensure the team is at full strength heading into the playoffs, even if there’s still a chance to earn the top seed.

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown is good to go for Sunday’s game, meaning the Celtics will only be without two starters (Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis). Brown’s workload should not deviate much from what he’s usually asked to do, especially with the Celtics one Cavaliers victory away from being locked into the two-seed in the East.
Source: Boston Celtics

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
While Tatum was listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Sunday’s game, Porzingis is a late scratch. Al Horford and Sam Hauser are the likely replacements in the starting lineup, with Payton Pritchard’s ceiling also being raised due to the absences.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
Porzingis received stitches after suffering a cut to his face during Friday’s win over the Suns. He isn’t on the injury report for Sunday’s game, so it’s “all systems go” for the Celtics’ starting center. However, Al Horford may still be in the starting lineup, as Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are considered questionable.
Source: Boston Celtics

BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 months ago
With the Celtics unlikely to grab the one-seed from the Cavaliers, the focus for the final week of the regular season will likely be ensuring that their key players are healthy for the playoffs. Despite Sunday’s game not being part of a back-to-back, Tatum and Brown aren’t guaranteed to play. If either sits, Al Horford will likely move into the starting lineup, with Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard taking on enhanced roles within the rotation.
Source: Boston Celtics

BOS • Guard • #9
8 months ago
White provided excellent value rebounds, assists and three-pointers as the Celtics took care of the Suns. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The lone concern for fantasy managers who have White rostered is Sunday’s game against the Wizards, as that could be seen as an opportunity to give him a night off. Boston is essentially locked into the two-seed in the East, so resting up for the postseason may be the priority the rest of the way.

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
Porzingis took an inadvertent elbow to the face from Cody Martin early in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. The need for stitches kept the Unicorn’s minutes down, but he was in good spirits while being taken to the locker room. If Porzingis is limited or cannot play in Sunday’s game against the Wizards, Al Horford (seven points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 25 minutes) would be the primary beneficiary.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
Porzingis took an inadvertent elbow to the face from Cody Martin early in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. The need for stitches kept the Unicorn’s minutes down, but he was in good spirits while being taken to the locker room. If Porzingis is limited or cannot play in Sunday’s game against the Wizards, Al Horford (seven points, three rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 25 minutes) would be the primary beneficiary.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 months ago
While Tatum had a rough night from three, shooting 1-of-8, he was 8-of-10 from two, with six of those makes occurring in the restricted area. The result was a 50 percent night from the field and a complete stat line for Tatum, who has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. His season-long value remains high heading into Boston’s final game of Week 22 on Sunday against the Wizards.

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game with a knee injury, Brown looked healthy against the Suns. He shot 6-of-10 from the field in the first half, setting the tone in a game where the reigning champs won all four quarters. Over the past two weeks, Brown has only been an eighth-round player in eight-cat formats, due mainly to his limited defensive production. However, he’s shot over 50 percent from the field during this run, so efficiency on that end of the floor has not been an issue for the Celtics wing.

PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
With Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable and Bradley Beal ineffective in his first game back from a hamstring injury, Booker was left to shoulder most of the offensive workload on Friday. He was excellent, shooting over 50 percent from the field and only committing two turnovers in his 38 minutes on the floor. Turnovers have been one of Booker’s issues recently, as he’s averaged 3.8 per game over the past two weeks. Friday’s performance was much-needed, and he’ll look to end Week 22 on a high note when the Suns visit the Knicks on Sunday.

PHX • Forward • #4
8 months ago
Ighodaro made his fourth start of the season and first since March 21, replacing the inconsistent Nick Richards. The rookie had a solid night in Beantown, hitting double figures in scoring for the first time since March 14. Richards played 14 minutes off the bench, finishing with four points, seven rebounds and one steal. While Ighodaro did not set the world on fire with his performance, he likely did enough to hold the job for Sunday’s game against the Knicks. If Mike Budenholzer agrees, he’ll be worth streaming for Sunday’s game against the Knicks.

PHX • Forward • #00
8 months ago
After missing Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks due to an illness, O’Neale returned on Friday and filled the void in the starting lineup left by Kevin Durant (ankle). The veteran wing did much of what’s expected, providing points, rebounds and three-pointers. While those who streamed O’Neale would have liked to get a steal or two out of him, the overall line was solid. He should get another start on Sunday when the Suns visit the Knicks.

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
The good news for Phoenix was that Beal could play 30 minutes without issue in his first appearance since March 16. The bad news was that he looked incredibly rusty against the reigning champs, missing all seven field goal attempts. Beal gave fantasy managers decent value in the assist and steals categories, but overall, this was a rough night. He’ll look to rebound on Sunday when the Suns visit the Knicks.

PHX • Forward • #4
8 months ago
The most notable change to the Suns’ lineup is Beal, who is back after missing time with a hamstring injury. His return pushes Collin Gillespie to the bench. Also in the lineup are O’Neale and Ighodaro, who replace Grayson Allen and Nick Richards. O’Neale is a safer streaming option than Ighodaro, but the rookie is worth a look when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Lineups

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown is available after initially being questionable for Friday’s game. As a result, Boston will be able to roll out its preferred starting five, with JB being joined by Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Beal had missed the last eight games for the Suns, while O’Neale had only missed one game. Collin Gillespie had been starting in place of Beal, but with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, he may remain in the starting lineup. Grayson Allen started in the Suns’ last game and had a season-high 23 points. Beal should start, with Gillespie, Allen and O’Neale all potentially filling the final open starting spot. The two that are left out should play a large role off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

BOS • Guard • #4
8 months ago
Boston may be fully healthy for their matchup with Phoenix, with Jaylen Brown listed as questionable as they only Celtic on the injury report. Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser should return to reserve role with both Holiday and Porzingis back in the lineup.
Source: Noa Dalzell

BOS • Center-Forward • #42
8 months ago
Horford missed Wednesday’s game with a left big toe sprain he’s been dealing with, but is off the injury report ahead of Friday’s game against the Suns. The 38-year-old center might not be in the starting lineup with Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis also available, but should have a significant role.
Source: Zach Cox

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown returned from a one-game absence with a knee injury to play 29 minutes against the Heat Wednesday. The 28-year-old small forward is once again questionable with a knee injury and might have a better chance of sitting out with Jrue Holiday among others off the injury report.
Source: Bobby Krivitzky

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Beal has missed Phoenix’s last eight games, last seeing action March 16 against the Lakers. His return would coincide with Kevin Durant’s continued absence, with KD set to miss a few more games with a sprained ankle. Grayson Allen replaced Durant in the lineup for Tuesday’s loss to the Bucks and was productive, scoring 23 points. He and Collin Gillespie will see their playing time take a hit if Beal is cleared to play on Friday.
Source: Duane Rankin

PHX • Forward • #00
8 months ago
O’Neale was a late addition to the Suns’ injury report for Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee, which he was ultimately ruled out of. His return to practice is a step in the right direction, as the Suns are already without Kevin Durant (ankle). O’Neale should be considered probable for Friday’s game in Boston, and he would have deep-league streaming value if allowed to play.
Source: Duane Rankin

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown returned to the starting lineup after sitting out Monday’s game against the Grizzlies with a knee injury. The 28-year-old small forward wasn’t efficient with 24 points on 20 shots, but also contributed nine rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes. The Celtics aren’t likely to push things with heavy minutes for Brown at this point in the season given his knee issue, but he can still be counted on when available. He’s provided sixth-round value over the last month.

BOS • Center-Forward • #40
8 months ago
Kornet moved into the starting lineup Wednesday with both Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford sidelined. The 29-year-old center played 21 minutes and was efficient with 14 points on nine shots. Kornet can be a valuable streamer in deeper formats when starting, but he didn’t get as much volume as Peyton Pritchard, who played 31 minutes off the bench as the Celtics went with a smaller lineup.

BOS • Forward • #30
8 months ago
The Celtics are without Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, with the first two opening spots in the starting lineup. Hauser and Kornet will fill the voids, and both players are worth streaming in deep leagues due to Boston’s availability issues.
Source: NBA Lineups

BOS • Guard • #4
8 months ago
Holiday has been downgraded from questionable to out, joining Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford as rotation players who will not play on Wednesday. Due to the absences, Sam Hauser’s minutes should increase, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Boston Celtics

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
Porzingis is getting the night off for return from illness conditioning while Horford continues to deal with a left big toe sprain. Luke Kornet will likely move into the starting lineup and play heavy minutes for the Celtics against Miami.
Source: Celtics

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Grizzlies, meaning Xavier Tillman will return to the bench. Tillman only logged eight minutes in that spot start, so fantasy managers will not take a hit with his being moved to the bench.
Source: Boston Celtics

PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
This was Gillespie’s eighth-straight game in the starting lineup, and after scoring just three points on Sunday, he was more effective on Tuesday, though the result was the same. Phoenix dropped a fourth-straight game despite Gillespie having a better night. He did most of his work in the first half, scoring 11 points before the break. As long as Bradley Beal (hamstring) remains sidelined, Gillespie should remain in the starting unit, though his production has been inconsistent, making him a difficult player to rely on.

PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
With both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal unavailable, Booker shouldered the offensive workload for Phoenix in this game. This was his highest-scoring double-double since he went off for 47 points and 11 assists in a win over the Jazz in early February. With Durant still expected to miss a few more games and Beal’s status unknown, Booker will continue to provide a ridiculous amount of points and assists. Unfortunately, their next four games are against the Celtics, Knicks, Warriors and Thunder, which means no easy matchups for Booker to feast on. The Suns currently sit 1.5 games out of the Play-In Tournament.

PHX • Guard • #8
8 months ago
Allen got the starting nod with Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Royce O’Neale all sidelined against Milwaukee. He took advantage of the extra minutes, especially in the second half. 17 of his 23 points and five of his six three-pointers came after halftime, though it wasn’t enough for Phoenix to get the win. Beal has been out for a couple weeks, and Durant is set to miss a few more games, so Allen could certainly remain in the starting unit and play like he did last season. His 23 points matched his season-high.

PHX • Guard • #8
8 months ago
With Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Royce O’Neale all sidelined, Allen will get his first start since February and just his fourth start of the season. Phoenix is without multiple rotation pieces, so Allen should be a priority on offense, which should allow him to pour in the triples.
Source: Duane Rankin

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Beal and O’Neale have been downgraded from questionable to out, joining Kevin Durant on the sidelines. Their absences free up playing time for Grayson Allen, Tyus Jones and Bol Bol. Whoever receives the starting nod for Durant will be worth streaming, especially if it’s Allen who moved into the lineup.
Source: Justin Garcia

BOS • Forward-Center • #8
8 months ago
The Celtics aren’t officially the two-seed in the East for the upcoming playoffs, but it would take a Herculean effort to pass Cleveland. So, veterans like Porzingis and Holiday may receive the occasional rest day as the regular season winds down. Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet would have a shot at moving into the starting lineup if Holidan and Porzingis don’t play on Wednesday, and Payton Pritchard’s fantasy ceiling would also be raised.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

BOS • Center-Forward • #40
8 months ago
Kornet was sidelined on Monday, but with both Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford available, he likely wouldn’t have played a significant role if he was available. However, with Horford (toe) doubtful and Porzingis (conditioning) questionable, Kornet should at least play a significant role off the bench and could slide into the starting lineup.
Source: Taylor Snow

BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 months ago
Brown missed Monday’s game against Boston, which allowed Xavier Tillman to start, though he barely played a role. Al Horford ended up playing extended minutes, but he is listed as doubtful. Sam Hauser will likely replace Brown in the starting lineup if he is sidelined for another game.
Source: Taylor Snow

BOS • Center-Forward • #42
8 months ago
The Celtics don’t have a back-to-back to navigate, but they do have to concern themselves with Horford’s lingering toe injury. The doubtful tag suggests he will not play on Wednesday, meaning Al’s next opportunity to suit up would be on Friday against the Suns. Luke Kornet would have added importance, especially if Kristaps Porzingis is downgraded from questionable to out.
Source: Cameron Tabatabaie

PHX • Forward • #00
8 months ago
O’Neale’s appearance on the Suns’ injury report has the potential to be more impactful than many would expect. Kevin Durant (ankle) is out for at least one week, and with Bradley Beal (hamstring) also questionable, Phoenix may be light on wing options if O’Neale cannot play. Grayson Allen’s role would be of heightened importance, and he’s worth streaming if asked to play starters’ minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Beal has missed the last seven games with a hamstring injury and has a legitimate chance to miss Tuesday’s matchup with the Bucks given his questionable listing. Collin Gillespie could continue to take his spot in the starting lineup while Ryan Dunn has offered more fantasy value in Beal’s absence.

PHX • Forward • #35
8 months ago
Durant will miss at least three games as the Suns battle for a spot in the Play-In Tournament. With Durant sidelined, Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen should pick up the slack in a committee approach. O’Neale has averaged 12.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 19 games as a starter and is probably the better streamer for the week.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

PHX • Forward • #35
8 months ago
Durant sprained his left ankle during the third quarter of Sunday’s blowout loss to the Rockets and did not return. He will undergo an MRI on Monday and will not travel with the team for the start of its three-game road trip. The Suns visit the Bucks on Tuesday, followed by games against the Celtics on Friday and the Knicks two days later. Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen are potential replacements in the starting lineup if Durant does not rejoin the Suns during Week 22.
Source: Cameron Cox

PHX • Forward • #00
8 months ago
O’Neale’s stat line wasn’t much to brag about, as the veteran wing only logged 15 minutes in the 148-109 defeat. However, with Kevin Durant exiting during the third quarter with a sprained left ankle, the Suns may need more from Royce during Week 22. Phoenix plays three games during Week 22, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday. And if Durant cannot play, O’Neale is his likely replacement in the starting lineup.

PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker had a good night offensively. However, it did not mean much, as he and the Suns were run off the court. The good news for fantasy managers is that he got his numbers before Mike Budenholzer mercifully pulled the plug at the end of the third quarter. Sunday’s game was Booker’s first with 20 points or more since March 19; hopefully, it serves as a catalyst heading into Phoenix’s three-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Milwaukee.

PHX • Forward • #35
8 months ago
Durant sprained his ankle on a drive to the basket during the third quarter of Sunday’s game. He was taken to the locker room immediately, and since Durant did not attempt the free throws, he is officially done for the night. In 23 minutes, KD tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer. If Durant misses time, Royce O’Neale will likely enter the starting lineup.
Source: Gerald Bourguet

PHX • Guard • #3
8 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the seventh Beal has missed with a hamstring injury. Collin Gillespie should remain in the starting lineup, but he has not offered much fantasy value in that role. Ryan Dunn’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, and the rookie is worth a dice roll in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

PHX • Guard • #12
8 months ago
Making his sixth straight start, Gillespie had the game of his life. The second-year man posted career highs in points and dimes and recorded his first career double-double. Games like this won’t be a regular occurrence for Gillespie, so temper expectations moving forward.

PHX • Forward • #35
8 months ago
Durant averaged a blistering 34 points across his last four games, but he couldn’t replicate that offensive output in this one. Durant led his team in the scoring department and, despite a balanced scoring attack from Phoenix, the Suns dropped a critical game. No matter the outcome of the game, Durant can be counted on for big performances like this each and every night.

PHX • Forward • #35
8 months ago
Durant has averaged a blistering 34 points across his last four games, but he couldn’t replicate that offensive output in this one. Durant led his team in the scoring department and, despite a balanced scoring attack from Phoenix, the Suns dropped a critical game. No matter the outcome of the game, Durant can be counted on for big performances like this each and every night.