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BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Both of Boston’s superstar wings are questionable to play against Miami, and it is important to note that this is the first game of a back-to-back, with the second leg against Brooklyn. It is unlikely that both Tatum and Brown play in both games, though sitting out against the tanking Nets feels more likely. Joe Mazzulla could opt to stagger their availability or play both against Miami. It’s unclear at this point, but Sam Hauser would likely move into the starting unit if one or both miss a game. Jordan Walsh and Baylor Scheierman would also be in line for more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
9 months ago
White hasn’t missed a game since January, but he could start falling victim to “rest days” that are listed with actual injuries. It is unlikely that White plays both legs of this back-to-back, but Saturday’s game against the Nets seems like the more likely team for Boston to have him nurse this knee ailment. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are also questionable, so there should be plenty of extra minutes for Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis was at shootaround ahead of Wednesday’s game but wasn’t able to play through the illness, which was his seventh-straight absence. Al Horford would likely get another start if Porzingis remains out. Friday’s game is the first night of a back-to-back for Boston, and Joe Mazzulla could stagger the availability of his centers. The only chance Luke Kornet will have at moving into the starting unit is if both Porzingis and Horford are ruled out for a game. With Horford probable on Friday, Saturday’s game against the Nets will be a better opportunity for Kornet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis was at shootaround ahead of Wednesday’s game but wasn’t able to play through the illness, which was his seventh-straight absence. Al Horford would likely get another start if Porzingis remains out. Friday’s game is the first night of a back-to-back for Boston, and Joe Mazzulla could stagger the availability of his centers. The only chance Luke Kornet will have at moving into the starting unit is if both Porzingis and Horford are ruled out for a game. With Horford probable on Friday, Saturday’s game against the Nets will be a better opportunity for Kornet.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center-Forward • #42
9 months ago
Horford should be able to suit up once again after recording a double-double on Wednesday. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable, and his status will be a big factor in whether or not Horford starts. This will be the first night of a back-to-back for Boston, so Horford will likely sit out against Brooklyn on Saturday. That would allow Luke Kornet to start, unless Boston staggers the availability of Horford and Porzingis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #17
9 months ago
After scoring 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting in losses to the Pistons and Warriors, Sharpe was better against the Knicks. Over the past two weeks, he has made 46.7 percent of his attempts from the field. However, improved rebound and assist production have been difference-makers for Sharpe recently. He’s averaging 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, which is why he’s been a 10th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. And with Jerami Grant’s inconsistent availability, Sharpe should continue to log starters’ minutes during the stretch run.
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Avdija appeared to make the most critical play of Wednesday’s game, as his three-point play with 3.4 seconds remaining in overtime gave Portland a two-point lead. Unfortunately for him, Mikal Bridges’ three as time expired was the difference. Avdija has scored 25 points or more in three of his last five appearances and has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Rostered in 77 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’ll be worth a look in shallow leagues ahead of Portland’s final Week 19 game on Sunday. Also, the Blazers play four games during Week 20.
POR • Guard • #00
9 months ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, recording his second 30-point game of the season and doing so efficiently. While the second-year guard’s game isn’t “fantasy-friendly” for those competing in category leagues, he is more valuable in points leagues. And with Henderson playing 37 minutes to starting guard Anfernee Simons’ 31, he’s worth the risk during the fantasy playoffs. Simons, who only played 11 minutes in the third and fourth quarters, finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers.
POR • Guard • #00
9 months ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, recording his second 30-point game of the season and doing so efficiently. While the second-year guard’s game isn’t “fantasy-friendly” for those competing in category leagues, he is more valuable in points leagues. And with Henderson playing 37 minutes to starting guard Anfernee Simons’ 31, he’s worth the risk during the fantasy playoffs. Simons, who only played 11 minutes in the third and fourth quarters, finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers.
POR • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
While the Time Lord was made available for Wednesday’s game after a 10-game absence, he did not see any action. Duop Reath (six points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in 19 minutes) handled the backup center responsibilities behind Donovan Clingan. Jabari Walker’s upcoming concussion tests will also impact the available minutes for future games, but Williams offers limited upside due to the injury concerns.
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
9 months ago
Thybulle was available to make his season debut on Wednesday after missing time with an ankle injury but did not see any action. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups stuck with a nine-man rotation, with Kris Murray (three points, two rebounds and four steals) playing 15 minutes off the bench. Even if Thybulle enters the rotation, he’s unlikely to impact fantasy basketball this season.
POR • Forward • #34
9 months ago
Walker exited Wednesday’s game during the third quarter after taking an inadvertent Karl-Anthony Towns elbow to the jaw. He is being evaluated for a potential concussion, which could result in a multi-game absence. If so, Duop Reath’s minutes may increase, especially if Robert Williams is under a minutes restriction.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Grant sat out the second night of Portland’s back-to-back on Monday, and he is expected to remain sidelined against New York. Shaedon Sharpe contributed nine rebounds, seven rebounds and eight assists as a starter on Monday and should retain that role with Grant likely unavailable.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
Williams has missed Portland’s last 10 games and has only suited up three times since January. If he returns on Wednesday, he will fill out the backup center minutes behind Donovan Clingan, which would push Duop Reath and Jabari Walker further down the pecking order off the bench.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard-Forward • #4
9 months ago
Thybulle hasn’t been available to suit up for a game yet this season, but there is a chance he makes his debut against New York. It has been almost a full calendar year since Thybulle played, so he will likely be on a strict minutes restriction for the rest of this season. It will be great to see him back on the floor, but he isn’t a player to consider rostering in fantasy basketball.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
BOS • Center-Forward • #42
9 months ago
Horford will be back after missing Monday’s game against Utah. His return should push Luke Kornet back to the bench after he logged 30 minutes as a starter against the Jazz. However, with Kristaps Porzingis (illness) questionable, Kornet could still play a decent-sized role.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown is back on the injury report with a right knee issue, but it isn’t expected to prevent him from suiting up. He has scored at least 25 points in each of Boston’s last two games, and they’ll need him to maintain that streak if they want to win a sixth-straight game on Wednesday.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Tatum missed Monday’s game against Utah, but he will have a chance to play against Oklahoma City. Sam Hauser dropped 33 points on nine three-pointers in that game as a starter and will have upside as a streaming option if Tatum misses another game.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Porzingis announced on social media on Tuesday that he is dealing with “a viral illness” that the Celtics “haven’t been able to filly identify yet.” That isn’t a great sign, and there is a chance he misses a seventh-straight game when they take on OKC. Al Horford will be back after missing Boston’s last game and will likely start at center if Porzingis remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
What a game. Avdija, who hadn’t played in two games since he re-aggravated his quad injury last week, couldn’t be stopped against the Warriors Monday. The 24-year-old small forward poured in a game-high 34 points on 15 shots including five 3-pointers. Avdija was also a monster on the glass pulling down 16 rebounds. To top it off, he also dished out six assists. Avdija also played a game-high 41 minutes, showing he’s over the quad injury if his stat line didn’t already give that away.
POR • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Simons has now had at least 30 points in four of his last five games. The 25-year-old shooting guard now has 38 career 30-point games, including eight this season. Simons has established himself as a prolific scorer in the league. The only question for him over the course of the rest of the season is if the Trail Blazers opt to shut him down or at least give him regular rest days.
BOS • Guard • #9
9 months ago
White has had at least six assists in all three games since going off for 41 points against the Trail Blazers on March 5. The 30-year-old point guard was hardly efficient shooting the ball against the Jazz Monday. Still, White was making plays on offensive with 10 assists. He was just five rebounds away from a triple-double. White has provided top-10 fantasy value since the All-Star break.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
9 months ago
Brown had increased opportunity Monday against the Jazz with Jayson Tatum out. Brown took advantage of the increased usage and nearly achieved a triple-double. Brown has been just outside the top-50 in fantasy value since the All-Star break.
BOS • Forward • #30
9 months ago
Hauser was a viable streaming option with Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford all out Monday. The 27-year-old small forward came through with a huge scoring game. Hauser’s fantasy value is entirely contingent on the Celtics missing regular starters, but lines like tonight show that he can be a worthy streamer when the stars align.
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Avdija missed the last two games with a quad injury, but will be back in the lineup Monday against the Warriors after he was initially listed as questionable. Shaedon Sharpe still figures to remain in the starting lineup with Jerami Grant (knee) already ruled out.
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
No surprise here as Grant was initially listed as doubtful with a knee injury after the Trail Blazers faced the Pistons on Sunday, making this the second leg of a back-to-back. Shaedon Sharpe is likely to start in Grant’s absence while Kris Murray could also move into the rotation. Murray isn’t a streaming option, though.
BOS • Center-Forward • #40
9 months ago
The Celtics will play Monday’s game without Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Hauser and Kornet will fill the voids, and both players are worth streaming in deep leagues due to the lack of healthy frontcourt options for Boston.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
9 months ago
Boston’s two best center options will both be unavailable, which means that Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should both slide into larger roles. This will be a sixth-straight absence for Porzingis. Both Kornet and Queta started against the 76ers last Thursday, where both were fairly productive in increased roles.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
9 months ago
Tatum is one of three key rotation players who will sit out Monday’s game, with Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford being the others. Sam Hauser will likely move into the starting lineup, where he can provide upside as a three-point shooter. Payton Pritchard will also have increased value, and he’s already rostered in most standard leagues.
Source: Dan Roche
POR • Center-Forward • #35
9 months ago
Williams is set to miss his 10th game in a row with a left knee sprain. With the 27-year-old center out again, Donovan Clingan will continue to start while Duop Reath and Jabari Walker take the backup center minutes.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for Portland, which lost to the Pistons on Sunday. Grant is trending toward not playing, which would ensure Shaedon Sharpe a place in the starting lineup, even if Deni Avdija returns from his quad injury. Grant’s absence may also guarantee Kris Murray rotation minutes after picking up a DNP-CD on Sunday, but that isn’t guaranteed. There’s no need to roster Murray.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Avdija has missed the last two games after he re-aggravated his quad injury against the Celtics last Wednesday. The 24-year-old small forward at least has a chance to play Monday given his questionable listing. Shaedon Sharpe would once again see additional minutes and usage if Avdija is out again.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #33
9 months ago
Camara did not provide much value as a scorer, which is a departure from what he’s done since the All-Star break. However, he spent most of Sunday’s game harassing Cade Cunningham, who committed eight turnovers. Improved offensively, Camara has established himself as one of the NBA’s best defenders. He has also been more of an asset to fantasy managers than expected, providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats. Since the break, Camara has been ranked just outside the top-50. The only reason his rostership percentage of 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues is deserved is because of Portland’s schedule. The Blazers play 10 games during weeks 19-21.
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Grant had a good night from beyond the arc, shooting 6-of-11, and the 25 points are the most he’s scored in a game since December 13. The issue for fantasy managers is that, on most nights, Grant provides minimal value in the other fantasy-relevant categories. And with the veteran forward shooting 37.3 percent from the field since the All-Star break, he has been a net-negative outside of points leagues. Add in Portland’s poor playoff schedule, and there isn’t much to gain from having Grant in lineups.
POR • Guard • #4
9 months ago
Simons recorded his 37th career 30-point game on Sunday, moving his tally to seven for the season. Having met or exceeded that number in three of his last four outings, the Trail Blazers guard has provided top-40 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. And Simons’ value since the All-Star break has been two rounds higher than he’s provided fantasy managers for the season. The question is whether Portland management will let Simons and the other veterans “run through the tape” and play out the season. However, the Blazers have one of the worst fantasy playoff schedules, as they only play 10 games during Weeks 19-21 and 11 during Weeks 20-22.
POR • Forward • #34
9 months ago
Walker is available after initially being questionable for Sunday’s game. He’ll play rotation minutes off the bench, serving as Donovan Clingan’s backup. Walker can provide late-round value in deep leagues but does not qualify as a must-add player.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Avdija will remain out for a second-straight contest. His absence means Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Sean Highkin
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
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.
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Avdija sat out Friday, but he’s got a chance to return against Detroit. If Avdija is unable to play, Walker could see increased run, and if both are out, Kris Murray would be in line for additional minutes. Jerami Grant could also see plenty of playing time after returning from a four-game absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
POR • Guard • #00
9 months ago
Henderson’s 22 points were the most he’s had in a game since January 30. The 21-year-old point guard had shot 41 percent or less from the field in three games in March entering play Friday, but against the Thunder he shot 53 percent from the field. Henderson might’ve benefited from additional usage with Deni Avdija (quad) and Dalano Banton (personal) out, but he’ll need more consistent minutes in general to be a legitimate fantasy asset.
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Grant returned from a four-game absence due to right knee tendinitis. The 30-year-old power forward played just 24 minutes despite getting the start. Grant struggled from the field going 2-of-10 including missing all six of his 3-point attempts. Fantasy managers should assume that the Trail Blazers will continue to be cautious in working Grant back in over the coming games.
POR • Guard • #17
9 months ago
Sharpe has now played at least 33 minutes in six straight games and scored at least 18 points in all six of those games. The 21-year-old shooting guard is a consistent scorer when given the requisite minutes. While Jerami Grant returned from a knee injury, he only played 24 minutes Friday. Dalano Banton (personal) and Deni Avdija (quad) were both out. Given the number of rotation players that have been in and out of the lineup in Portland, Sharpe should be rostered in all formats going forward.
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Grant has missed the last four games with right knee tendinitis. The 30-year-old power forward was initially listed as questionable, but will return to the floor Friday against the Thunder.
POR • Forward • #8
9 months ago
Avdija re-aggravated his quad injury Wednesday. The 24-year-old small forward was initially listed as questionable, but has since been ruled out Friday against the Thunder. Shaedon Sharpe stands to see the biggest uptick in usage and benefit the most with Avdija out.
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.
POR • Forward • #5
9 months ago
Banton will be sidelined for the first time in nearly a month, but his absence won’t have a dramatic impact on the team’s rotation. Scoot Henderson will likely pick up a few extra minutes off the bench with Banton unavailable.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Forward • #9
9 months ago
Kris Murray and Jabari Walker should see elevated playing time, but Shaedon Sharpe is the biggest fantasy beneficiary if Grant or Avdija are forced to miss another contest.
Source: Trail Blazers PR on Twitter