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BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Porter is back with the team after missing Friday’s win over the Jazz for personal reasons. His absence coincided with the return of Egor Dëmin, so Danny Wolf remained in the starting lineup. Look for the rookie to head back to the bench on Sunday, but he’ll have fantasy value during the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Williams has missed due to a left calf contusion. While he hasn’t affected fantasy basketball this season when available, Williams’ absence has freed up additional minutes for Jalen Wilson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Due to a sprained lower back, Clowney will miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday. Terance Mann has been the replacement, and that’s unlikely to change on Sunday. There’s no need to consider streaming Mann; there should be better options on the waiver wire on a 10-game day.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown did not play in Friday’s rout of the Kings, resulting in Baylor Scheierman moving into the starting lineup. The second-year guard played 31 minutes, tallying 16 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers. With Brown available, there won’t be much to gain from rostering Scheierman in redraft leagues.
Source: Taylor Snow
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas returned after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old shooting guard had 21 points in 24 minutes off the bench. Thomas struggled from behind the three-point line, going 1-of-6. The Nets are content to keep him under 25 minutes played, which limits his overall fantasy value and eliminates his ceiling.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Dëmin had arguable his best game as a professional Friday against the Jazz. The 19-year-old shooting guard made NBA history, setting the rookie record for most consecutive games with at least one made three-pointer at 34. The eighth overall pick in last year’s draft, Dëmin had six threes on the night on his way to 25 points and also 10 rebounds. The Nets close out the week against the best team in the East in Detroit on Sunday.
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
After missing Wednesday’s game against the Hawks due to an illness, Queta was back in the lineup for this game. He was inefficient as a scorer once again, which has been atypical for him this year. He has shot below 40 percent in three straight games, but his percentage over the course of the year is 63.3. However, he was able to make up for it with well-rounded production in other categories. Queta has enjoyed the best season of his career this year, and he should be considered a must-roster player.
BOS • Guard • #55
about 1 month ago
Scheierman entered the starting unit with Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) sidelined for this game, which was also the case in Brown’s previous absence. It wasn’t an explosive performance, but Scheierman was able to contribute decent value in an increased role. If Brown remains out against the Bucks on Sunday, Scheierman should be in line to start once again. He was solid in this game and would hold upside as a streamer, but he isn’t worth rostering beyond that.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
With Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) sidelined for this game, Pritchard took over as the focal point of the offense. He has typically had big nights when Brown is out of the lineup, and that was the case once again in this one. In four games without Brown, he has averaged 26.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 3.8 three-pointers per game. He has been fantastic all season, but this was one of his best performances. If Brown remains out against the Bucks on Sunday, Pritchard should be in for another monster outing.
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams will miss a second consecutive game with a left calf contusion, freeing up minutes for some of the Nets’ other reserves. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin have seen their opportunities increase, but neither is at the point where they should be streamed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
While Friday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Nets, Porter’s absence is for personal reasons rather than rest or injury management. Danny Wolf, who started Thursday’s game in place of the injured Noah Clowney, will once again figure prominently in the rotation, likely as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets. The Nets have kept him at or below 25 minutes on most nights, so fantasy managers should not expect Thomas to play more, even with Michael Porter Jr. unavailable. Thomas can still provide tangible fantasy value, but his ceiling is limited due to his playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Friday’s game will be the fourth that Clowney has missed, with the Nets citing back injury management as the reason. Terance Mann has moved into the starting lineup, but the production has not been good enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, Dëmin is good to go for Friday night. His return will likely push Nolan Traoré to the bench, eliminating his streaming value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
After sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, Queta is good to go for Friday night. Amari Williams started against Atlanta but only played 15 minutes, with Luka Garza logging 24 minutes off the bench. Williams has been sent to the G League, so he will be inactive, which bodes well for Queta’s playing time.
Source: Jack Simone
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown is dealing with multiple lower-body injuries and will not play on Friday. Baylor Scheierman was the replacement the last time that Brown missed a game, playing 20 minutes in a January 12 loss to the Pacers. Scheierman is not a must-stream player in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Jack Simone
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Egor Dëmin unavailable, the Nets relied on fellow rookies Traoré and Ben Saraf to run the show in Denver. Traoré logged 30 minutes and had a few good moments, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. The same can be said for Saraf, who went scoreless with two rebounds, three assists and one blocked shot in 18 minutes. As long as Dëmin is playing rotation minutes, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Traoré or Saraf in redraft leagues.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Claxton hasn’t done much scoring recently, failing to crack double figures in four of his last five outings. However, he has 15 assists over his last two games and has recorded at least five in 16 games this season. By comparison, Claxton had four such games the entirety of the 2024-25 season. Claxton has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks.
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Playing in Denver for the first time since being traded to Brooklyn during the offseason, Porter put on a show on Thursday. Not only did he record a season-high point total, but the forward also recorded his eighth double-double. Porter is up to 13 30-point games this season; he totaled ten in his final three seasons in Denver. While the move has not brought about team success, it has allowed Porter to showcase the full scope of his offensive game. And that’s been great for fantasy managers.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
The Nets are without Egor Dëmin, as he has not played both games of back-to-backs this season. His spot in the starting lineup will be filled by Traoré, another of Brooklyn’s 2025 draft picks who has not offered much value in redraft leagues. The other change is Wolf, who steps in for Noah Clowney and will start alongside Porter and Claxton in the frontcourt.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta was held out of Wednesday’s loss to the Hawks, leading to Amari Williams getting another start. However, the rookie played only 15 minutes, while Luka Garza played 24 off the bench. Neither Williams nor Garza is worth rostering in redraft leagues when Queta is available.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
In addition to a lingering hamstring issue, Brown is dealing with a right knee contusion. With the Celtics’ All-Star wing appearing unlikely to play on Friday, Baylor Scheierman could be moved into the starting lineup. However, with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the second-year guard offers a limited streaming ceiling.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Celtics’ second-round series against the Knicks last May. Given the reports out of Boston and some of the videos, it appeared that there was a good chance that Tatum would try to come back before the end of the regular season. However, that may not be the path he takes, with the star forward now re-evaluating his options. Given how well the Celtics have played this season, that may be one of the factors that Tatum is considering. Fantasy managers who have been stashing Tatum in an IL spot can hold onto him for now, but be ready to pivot.
Source: Chris Haynes
BOS • Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
White recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday, but the numbers were modest by his standards. The Celtics guard is still offering third-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. White’s skill set makes him a fantasy favorite in category league formats, and that isn’t changing anytime soon.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Pritchard wasn’t the only Celtic to struggle with his shot on Wednesday. He missed all three of his three-point attempts, and Boston shot 9-of-34 as a team. Every so often, the Celtics have a night when their perimeter shots aren’t falling. Thursday was one of those nights. As for Pritchard, he’s been close to a top-100 player throughout the season, so there’s no need to be concerned about Thursday’s performance.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Brown has scored at least 20 points in 11 consecutive games as he continues to play at an All-NBA level. In eight-cat formats, he’s been close to a top-25 player. The two issues for Brown on Wednesday were three-point shooting, as he missed all five of his attempts, and his three turnovers. Regarding the latter category, he’s averaging 3.6 per game, an understandable average given how much of the offense runs through Brown.
BOS • Forward-Center • #77
about 1 month ago
With Neemias Queta (illness) out, the Celtics will turn to Williams to fill the resulting void. While not a great fantasy option, the rookie has done well as a screener within the Celtics’ offense. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
The Nets will be without Thomas on Thursday when they face the Nuggets. The microwave scorer has had a down season thus far as become a reserve player for a struggling Nets team. Thomas is averaging 15.9 points on 39.5/32.7/83.8 shooting splits so far and has struggled to have much of an impact in fantasy leagues of late.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Mann was downgraded to questionable on Wednesday after logging 30 minutes the day prior against the Suns. If he can play, he should be a lock for heavy minutes, but not much fantasy production should be expected from him. If Mann is unable to go, Ben Saraf could see an increase in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams is dealing with a left calf contusion, hence his appearance on the Nets’ injury report. The schedule may also be a factor, as Brooklyn also has a game on Friday. Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin should pick up rotation minutes after not seeing any action in Tuesday’s loss to the Suns, with the latter being inactive.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Nets, who visit the Nuggets on Friday. As a result, Dëmin is one of the few rotation players who will not play in Denver. Drake Powell and Ben Saraf stand to see their minutes increase, but neither has proven trustworthy in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the third that Clowney has missed due to back injury management. Terance Mann has moved into the starting lineup, but he’s offered limited fantasy value in that role. Even with the Nets missing multiple rotation players, there should be better streaming options on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta appeared in Monday’s win over Portland, but Amari Williams started. With Queta out of action and Luka Garza back after sitting out on Monday, Williams could see his role reduced in favor of Garza. The pair will pick up the slack for Queta, though neither Garza nor Williams are worth streaming outside of deep fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Small Forward • #1
about 1 month ago
Two days after MPJ was held to nine points in a loss, which was the first time this season that he scored less than 10 points, he was able to bounce back in a big way. He set a new season high for scoring and was hyper-efficient while doing it. Porter has been a fantasy stud and will certainly be on the trade block for the rebuilding Nets ahead of next week’s deadline. He’ll make his return to Denver on Thursday and look to stay scorching hot.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Traoré will be back following a one-game absence due to an illness. Traoré was productive in his most recent performance, and he’ll get the opportunity to build on that. However, he hasn’t been a consistent enough producer to this point to justify him as a streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward • #99
about 1 month ago
Boucher will be available after missing Monday’s game against Portland. He hasn’t been part of the rotation, but with Neemias Queta (illness) listed as doubtful, he could fill some of the backup minutes down low.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #52
about 1 month ago
Garza missed Boston’s last game and could miss a second in a row. Neemias Queta (illness) is doubtful, so Garza should take on extra minutes if he is available, though he hasn’t produced enough this season to be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #88
about 1 month ago
Queta has been on the injury report with an illness ahead of Boston’s last few games, but he hasn’t missed any time. However, he is expected to miss this game. Amari Williams started in his place on Saturday even though Queta played, so Williams will have a good chance to return to the starting unit against Atlanta.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Martin’s availability won’t impact the realm of fantasy hoops too much, especially with Cam Thomas (ankle) available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Thomas sat out Sunday, but he’s good to go following a one-game absence. Expect him to handle his usual workload off the bench when he faces Phoenix.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Center • #77
about 2 months ago
With Luka Garza (ankle) unavailable, Williams remained in the Celtics’ rotation on Monday. And this matchup led to the rookie playing more than starter Neemias Queta (four points, four rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot), who logged 22 minutes to Williams’ 26. Following the game, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla cited Williams’ abilities as a screener as one of the reasons for his increased playing time. The rookie’s recent increase in playing time won’t significantly affect redraft leagues. Still, dynasty league managers should keep an eye on him, even if Williams is on a two-way deal.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
In terms of shooting the basketball, White had a relatively efficient night at the office. However, he had the worst game of his NBA career from a turnover standpoint. White was responsible for eight, two more than his previous career-high and double his season-high. To put the eight turnovers in perspective, he totaled nine in his last six games. The good news for fantasy managers is that high-turnover nights aren’t the norm for White, so there’s no need to panic.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
While this current run doesn’t compare with a stretch earlier this season of nine straight games with at least 30 points, Brown has scored at least 20 in each of his last ten appearances. That said, the steals production in Monday’s victory was just as noteworthy. The four steals were one shy of his season-high and one less than his total in Boston’s previous three games. Thanks to the consistent production, Brown has offered third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past three weeks.
BOS • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Pritchard had a good night at the office, but there was some concern during the fourth quarter after he appeared to jam his left pinky finger while attempting to corral a rebound. The good news is that he returned to the bench after a quick trip to the locker room and checked back in during the final minute to help put the game away. As for the production, Pritchard has now shot 12-of-25 from three over his last three appearances. With the limited defensive production, his fantasy ceiling isn’t particularly high, but the Celtics’ guard has offered a reliable floor.
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
After coming off the bench in Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, Queta is back in the starting lineup. With Luka Garza (ankle) unavailable, the Celtics may play their starting center more than usual. Amari Williams, who started on Saturday, could be in the rotation, but the rookie should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Traoré’s absence on Sunday led to fellow rookie Ben Saraf playing rotation minutes off the bench. While neither player is a factor in redraft leagues currently, that may change after the All-Star break.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Thomas was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Clippers due to a sprained left ankle. On track to return Tuesday night, he’s been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues. Plus, Thomas is still coming off the bench, which limits his fantasy ceiling regardless of league format.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Shooting Guard • #13
about 2 months ago
With Cam Thomas considered probable for Tuesday’s game, Martin’s playing time will likely decrease if he’s available. And there was no reason to roster him when Thomas did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, either.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Power Forward • #21
about 2 months ago
Clowney did not play in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Clippers, with Terance Mann moving into the starting lineup. Mann should retain that role in Phoenix, but fantasy managers should not consider him a must-stream player.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward • #99
about 2 months ago
A late addition to the Celtics’ injury report, Boucher is now officially out. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Zack Cox
BOS • Forward • #99
about 2 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report for Monday, Boucher is now questionable to play. He hasn’t appeared in a game since November 23, so the forward’s availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Celtics’ rotation.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Minott is available to make his first appearance in a game since January 3. However, his presence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh are healthy.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Center • #52
about 2 months ago
Garza’s absence on Monday will open up key frontcourt minutes off the bench. The fifth-year pro has been a key member of the Celtics’ rotation and is enjoying a career-best season. His minutes could be dispersed to Amari Williams, Neemias Queta, and Josh Minott.
Source: Zack Cox
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
Queta was initially questionable for Monday’s game due to an illness that he’s been dealing with over the last few games. With Luka Garza (ankle) out, the Celtics may turn to Amari Williams to serve as Queta’s backup, but the starter should play enough to provide solid fantasy value.
Source: Taylor Snow
BKN • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 2 months ago
Since Nic Claxton (six points, six rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot) was available, Sharpe was consigned to the bench on Sunday. However, he still posted a solid stat line, including a career-high four steals — his third time reaching this mark. While Sharpe’s fantasy ceiling right now depends on Claxton’s availability, he has the look of a player who could be a standout during the “silly season.” The Nets play four games in Week 15, including a midweek back-to-back, so now is a good time for deep-league managers to kick the tires on Sharpe.
BKN • Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Wolf didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but the rookie did record a complete stat line in his 26 minutes. Rostered in two percent of Yahoo! leagues, the 7-footer is ranked just inside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Wolf will have every opportunity to contribute during the second half of the season, so he should be a solid option for the “silly season.” As for right now, the percentages and overall production are too low to trust him in most fantasy leagues.
BKN • Point Guard • #
about 2 months ago
After failing to score at all during the first half, Dëmin knocked down three three-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter. Of course, the outcome was no longer in doubt by that point, with the Clippers winning by a 126-89 final score, but Dëmin has made encouraging strides as a shooter. The rookie entered Sunday’s game averaging 2.4 three-pointers per game while knocking down 40 percent of his attempts. The percentage will take a hit after Dëmin shot 3-of-10 on Sunday, but managers who are rostering him should be pleased with the overall development.
BOS • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Minott has been out since January 3, and his absence has not affected fantasy basketball. While there may be room in the rotation for him, that isn’t guaranteed with Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh also in the mix.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Center • #88
about 2 months ago
It appeared the Celtics hoped to rest Queta for Saturday’s loss to the Bulls, but he wound up playing 24 minutes, in part because Luka Garza tweaked his left ankle during the first half. Rookie Amari Williams started for Queta, but he only played ten minutes. If Queta can’t play, Garza is more likely to benefit than Williams, regardless of who starts.
Source: Justin Turpin
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Chicago’s decision to guard Brown one-on-one without help proved costly, as he torched them for 20 first-half points on an absurdly efficient 7-of-10 shooting from inside three-point range. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone’s effort was even more impressive considering he played a whopping 46 minutes during Friday night’s double-overtime win over the Nets and has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. He saved his best for the final minute going coast-to-coast for a game-tying layup with 14.2 seconds left in regulation. The herculean effort wasn’t enough for Boston as Chicago knocked down 21 three-pointers to squeak out a narrow win. The Celtics have a four-game week on tap that includes matchups against the Trail Blazers, Hawks, Kings and Bucks.