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BOS • Forward • #26
12 months ago
Tillman is listed as the starter in place of Jaylen Brown, who is sidelined with a knee injury. It is a surprise that Tillman gets the nod instead of Al Horford or Sam Hauser, but this doesn’t mean Tillman will play enough to warrant a streaming spot; he played just six minutes in his only other start this season.
Source: NBA Lineups
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
12 months ago
Brown and Kornet are both out after being listed as questionable. With Al Horford and Payton Pritchard available Monday against the Grizzlies, those two are likely to see additional minutes.
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Both players sat out against the Spurs on Saturday, but they’ll both take the court following a one-game absence. Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable, so both Horford and Pritchard could see additional minutes if Brown ends up sitting out.
Source: Zack Cox
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
12 months ago
Brown is the lone Celtics rotation player on the injury report for Monday’s game. If he’s unable to play, Al Horford will likely slide into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling.
Source: Boston Celtics
SAC • Point Guard • #22
12 months ago
Carter injured his right shoulder during Saturday’s loss to the Magic and will not play on Monday. As for LaRavia, this will be the third game he has missed with a thumb injury, and he will be re-evaluated toward the end of next week. Carter’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, especially with Malik Monk having recently returned from an illness.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #40
12 months ago
The Celtics played Saturday’s game without Al Horford, who was ruled out with a lingering toe injury. That freed up additional minutes for Kornet, who made the most of his opportunity. The veteran center’s 16 rebounds were a career-high, and the double-double was his second of the season. Rostered in two percent of Yahoo! leagues, Kornet would not be worth the risk in most leagues. However, between Horford’s toe injury and the desire to ensure Kristaps Porzingis (11/8/1/0/2 with one three-pointer) is at full strength for the playoffs, there may be more opportunities for Kornet to approach starters’ minutes during Boston’s four-game Week 22.
BOS • Guard • #4
12 months ago
Holiday recorded his fifth 20-point game of the season on Saturday, with the 21 points being the most he’s dropped since March 14. While this has been a disappointing season overall for those who have Jrue rostered, he has offered top 60 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. However, he’s another Celtics player who may be an “injury management” for Week 22, even with Boston not having any back-to-backs on their schedule. Injuries have limited Holiday to 57 appearances, which may be used as a reason to get him additional rest ahead of the postseason.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Tatum was back in the Celtics’ lineup after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the Suns, and he made up for lost time with an excellent stat line. Over the past two weeks, the Celtics star has offered top-10 value in eight-cat formats. When Tatum is on the court, fantasy managers don’t worry about much. However, with the Celtics locked into a top-two seed in the East and trailing Cleveland by four games in the loss column, the team may look to get its primary weapons additional time off before the end of the regular season. The Celtics play four games without a back-to-back during Week 22, but that doesn’t guarantee Tatum will be available for each contest.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
12 months ago
LaVine had a brutal afternoon in Orlando. While the field goal percentage wasn’t terrible, Saturday’s loss was the third game this month in which he’s failed to crack double digits in attempts. Add in five turnovers, and Saturday was a day to forget for fantasy managers that have LaVine rostered. And over the past two weeks, he’s ranked outside the top 250 in nine-cat formats. LaVine will look to turn things around during a four-game Week 22, which begins in Indianapolis on Monday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
Sabonis has reached double figures in rebounds in four straight games, including three double-doubles. However, he only shot 33.3 percent from the field in Orlando, and a combination of poor foul shooting and limited defensive production has weighed down the center’s fantasy value. Over the past two weeks, Sabonis is ranked just inside the top 100 in eight-cat formats and has only been a 12th-round player in nine-cat. With the Kings looking to hold onto a play-in spot, they’ll need more production from Sabonis, and fantasy managers can say the same.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
12 months ago
DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 outings but has not recorded a 30-point game since March 9. However, he’s only shot 43.5 percent from the field over the past two weeks, negatively impacting the veteran wing’s fantasy value. DeRozan has only been an eight-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, a disappointing return for a player who has been a top-50 option for most of the season. DeRozan and the Kings begin a four-game Week 22 on Monday against the Pacers.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
12 months ago
Carter injured his right shoulder as he attempted to strip Paolo Banchero of the basketball, immediately exiting the game. The positive is that it was his left shoulder that was operated on last summer, not the right. Carter’s absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but the Kings’ backcourt depth does take a hit.
Source: Sean Cunningham
BOS • Guard • #11
12 months ago
This will be Pritchard’s second absence of the season, with the other coming in early February. With one of the best bench scorers in the league unavailable, Joe Mazzulla will likely turn to Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman for extra minutes off the bench.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Horford will miss Saturday’s game, which will be his first absence that isn’t part of a back-to-back January. Luke Kornet will likely fill out most of the backup center minutes, but with Kristaps Porzingis healthy, Kornet’s only path to providing real value is if Boston runs away with this game early.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Forward • #26
12 months ago
Tillman hasn’t made an appearance since early March regardless of his health. With Al Horford out, Tillman could see a few minutes at backup center, but it won’t be enough time for him to provide any real value for fantasy managers.
Source: Taylor Snow
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Horford has dealt with a sprained left big toe for a few weeks, but most of his absences have been due to the Celtics playing a back-to-back. That is not the case for Saturday, which is concerning, even if Boston is virtually locked into the two-seed in the East. If Horford cannot play, look for Luke Kornet to pick up additional minutes off the bench.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Guard • #11
12 months ago
Tillman has only appeared in three games since the beginning of February, last playing on March 6. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball. However, Pritchard leads all bench scorers this season and has been good enough to merit being rostered in standard leagues. If he cannot play against the Spurs, more minutes would become available to Sam Hauser off the bench. Also, Jayson Tatum (ankle) will absorb some of those minutes as he is off the injury report.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Tatum is back after sitting out Wednesday’s rout of the Suns. His return will push Al Horford to the bench, where the veteran forward/center offers less fantasy value. However, managers in deep leagues should hold onto Horford, as he will still play reliable minutes.
Source: Boston Celtics
SAC • Power Forward • #33
12 months ago
This has LaRavia being re-evaluated between April 4-7, which means he will miss at least three more games. Trey Lyles and Devin Carter should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench with LaRavia sidelined.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
After missing Sacramento’s last three games, Monk made his return to the rotation on Thursday. He was listed as a starter and even announced as one in the arena, but he ended up coming off the bench, with Keon Ellis remaining in the starting lineup. Ellis ended up playing 31 minutes to Monk’s 17 and contributing 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, six steals, one block and two triples. It’s unclear if Ellis will continue to start, or if Monk is still getting his conditioning back after dealing with an illness. This is a situation worth keeping an eye on.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
12 months ago
This game was all about buckets for LaVine, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing at this point. Outside of the two rebounds he grabbed, he didn’t contribute any non-points value for fantasy managers. However, he scored less than 20 points in each of Sacramento’s last four games, and he was incredibly efficient with his shot on Thursday. Sure, it would be nice if he did more than score, but he won’t put up goose eggs in nearly every other category like he did in this game often. He’ll look to keep the offense flowing during their upcoming six-game road trip against Eastern Conference teams, which starts in Orlando on Saturday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
Sabonis was quiet against Oklahoma City on Tuesday as a scorer, but he continues to be a dominant force on the glass. Through his first three games back after the ankle injury that forced him to miss three games, Sabonis has averaged 16 boards. Unfortunately, he has missed nine games since the All-Star break and has exited early from two of the games that he played in. That helps explain why this was Sabonis’ highest-scoring night since February 13. He’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday to wrap up the week.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Monk will be back after missing Sacramento’s last three games. He should return to his typical spot in the starting unit, which will push Keon Ellis back to the bench. In a reserve role, Ellis doesn’t offer the same upside that he did as a starter.
Source: Sean Cunningham
SAC • Point Guard • #22
12 months ago
Carter is available after being considered questionable for Thursday’s game. He only played three minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, but additional minutes may be available if Malik Monk (illness) cannot play. Monk remains questionable for Thursday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Power Forward • #33
12 months ago
LaRavia will miss Thursday’s game with a sore left thumb, freeing up rotation minutes among the Kings’ bench players. Look for Trey Lyles to pick up additional minutes, but he’s difficult to rely on in most fantasy leagues. Devin Carter is available and may absorb a few of those minutes, but the rookie will unlikely impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Horford has started the Celtics’ last 11 games, most recently filling in for the injured Jayson Tatum (ankle) on Wednesday. The 38-year-old finished the victory with a complete stat line and his fifth double-double of the season in 26 minutes. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Horford has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past month. That said, his fantasy value depends on the availability of Boston’s starters. The Celtics visit the Spurs on Saturday in their final game of Week 21.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
12 months ago
Limited to nine points in his first game back from a knee issue that cost him three games, Brown looked much sharper on Wednesday. He finished the 30-point win one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and the four three-pointers were the most he’s made in a game since February 28. Over the past month, Brown has offered sixth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Celtics end Week 21 with a game against the Spurs on Saturday in the penultimate game of the team’s road trip.
Source: NBA
BOS • Forward-Center • #8
12 months ago
Porzingis was outstanding in Wednesday’s 132-102 victory, only needing 29 minutes to record his second 30-point game of the season. The Celtics’ forward/center has offered first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. The lone concern for Porzingis managers is his availability. However, the Celtics only play once more during Week 21, and the team’s four-game Week 22 does not have a back-to-back. That may bode well for Porzingis’ availability for the championship weeks of the fantasy season.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Tatum was initially questionable for Wednesday’s game but has been officially ruled out. With the Celtics otherwise healthy, Al Horford should slot into the starting lineup alongside Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis. Horford is worth streaming while Tatum is unavailable.
Source: Boston Celtics
SAC • Power Forward • #33
12 months ago
While LaRavia and Carter were active for Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, the latter only logged three minutes despite the Kings not having Malik Monk. LaRavia has played consistent rotation minutes, but making a dent in fantasy leagues behind Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan has been difficult.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Monk has missed the Kings’ last three games, and Keon Ellis has replaced him in the starting lineup. He’ll retain that role if Malik cannot play on Thursday and should be streamed in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Tatum went through shootaround and has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Suns. He exited early from Monday’s game against Sacramento with this ankle injury after landing on Domantas Sabonis’ foot after taking a three-pointer. Al Horford could start and get a slight fantasy bump if Tatum is ultimately ruled out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
12 months ago
DeRozan’s streak of seven consecutive games with 20 points or more came to a screeching halt on Tuesday. The 10 points were the fewest since December 22, when he scored a season-low two in a loss to the Pacers. The good news for fantasy managers is that DeRozan recorded decent numbers in the rebound and assist categories, minimizing some of the damage done by a 4-of-15 night from the field. Over the past two weeks, DeRozan has offered 11th-round value in eight-cat formats, four rounds worse than what he’s done for the season.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
12 months ago
LaVine’s seven assists were the most he’s recorded in a game since February 13, when he racked up ten in an overtime loss to the Pelicans. However, the scoring output has taken a hit, with the veteran guard averaging 16.4 points per game over the past two weeks. With LaVine providing limited defensive value, a decrease in scoring impacts his fantasy value more than it would players who bring more to the table. Over the past two weeks, he has offered 14th-round value in eight-cat formats.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
12 months ago
Having taken a back seat offensively for most of this season, Murray had a big night on Tuesday. He established new season-highs with 28 points and nine three-pointers. Add in the rebounds and defensive stats, and Tuesday was an excellent night for Murray managers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. While Murray has to be rostered in most leagues, his fantasy ceiling has been lowered by the presence of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan in the Kings’ lineup.
BOS • Forward • #30
12 months ago
Hauser was held out of Monday’s win over the Kings, which led to Baylor Scheierman remaining in the Celtics’ rotation. With Hauser available, Scheierman’s minutes will likely decrease. The rookie has not been worth rostering in fantasy leagues, so nothing changes in that regard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
12 months ago
With Malik Monk still sidelined, Carter should see increased run in this one. McDermott’s availability will have little impact in the realm of fantasy hoops due to his limited minutes when healthy.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Tuesday’s game will be Monk’s third straight missed due to illness. Keon Ellis will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming when allowed to take on those responsibilities. Devin Carter (illness), who has been cleared to play, may pick up a few more minutes off the bench.
Source: James Ham
BOS • Forward • #26
12 months ago
Tillman hasn’t appeared in a game since March 6 due to a combination of coach’s decisions and the knee injury, so his absence won’t have any major implications in the world of fantasy hoops.
Source: Celtics
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Horford was unavailable for Monday’s win over the Kings, the Celtics’ second game in as many nights. He has been removed from the injury report for Wednesday night and will likely start for Jayson Tatum (ankle) if he’s unable to play. Horford is worth streaming in deeper leagues when allowed to start.
Source: Noa Dalzell
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
While Tatum has not been officially ruled out for Wednesday’s game, he appears unlikely to be available after spraining his left ankle on Monday. Al Horford will be available in Phoenix and should be the choice to fill the void. Tatum’s absence would raise Horford’s fantasy ceiling slightly, but he remains a standard-league option at best.
Source: Noa Dalzell
SAC • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
12 months ago
McDermott was a late scratch for Monday’s loss to the Celtics, as he was absent from the initial injury report. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as the veteran forward is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Monk and Carter missed Monday’s loss to the Celtics, with the former’s absence opening up a place in the starting lineup. Keon Ellis filled the void, playing 37 minutes, while Markelle Fultz logged 11 as the backup. Ellis will return to the bench if Monk can play, while Carter’s availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
12 months ago
Pritchard got his first start of the season on Sunday, but he returned to playing his typical role as Boston’s sixth man. That is where he has been most comfortable this year, and he was once again able to have a strong performance off the bench. This was his sixth-straight game with at least three three-pointers, which lines up with Boston’s current winning streak. Jayson Tatum (ankle) exited early with an ankle injury, and while that doesn’t mean that Pritchard will start, he should see a few extra minutes and shots.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #23
12 months ago
With Malik Monk (illness) sidelined for a second-straight game, Ellis was able to remain in the starting unit. He was once again able to provide a strong, well-rounded stat line while playing significant minutes. Ellis is more than capable of being a fantasy stud, but when everyone in Sacramento is healthy, he gets stuck in a reserve role. That may work for Sacramento, but it limits his upside for fantasy managers. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so if Monk remain out against the Thunder on Tuesday, Ellis may hold streaming value for another game.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
12 months ago
Brown missed Boston’s last three games but was able to suit up against Sacramento. He only logged 26 minutes, but that was enough time for the Celtics to get a big win. Even when he was on the floor, it was a quiet performance for Brown. That isn’t something that managers should get used to, even if his last few appearances have been subpar. Jayson Tatum exited early with an ankle injury and could remain out in Phoenix on Wednesday, which would lead to extra shots for Brown.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
Sabonis was initially expected to miss at least three more games with this ankle injury, but he was able to suit up after missing just three games. Of course, he got right back to work and recorded his 52nd double-double of the season. He achieved that mark before halftime, though it wasn’t enough for Sacramento to get the win. Sabonis has had one of the best seasons of his career, though his numbers have taken a hit in the second half of the season. Hopefully he can close out the season by continuing to dominate the glass like he did on Monday.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
12 months ago
On a night where DeRozan’s shot wasn’t falling, he still found a way to make an impact. This was his second double-double of the season, with both coming in the month of March. Despite the rough shooting night, DeRozan was still able to extend his 20-point streak to seven games, though Sacramento has now dropped three in a row and seven of their last nine. DeRozan will keep on doing his thing, but they’ll need him to be more efficient than he was in this game to snap their losing streak.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Boston is calling this a left ankle sprain. Domantas Sabonis was assessed a flagrant foul after Tatum landed on Sabonis’ foot while coming down from shooting a three-pointer, which is when Tatum twisted his ankle. He shot the flagrant free throws but went back to the locker room after that. He had 25 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers in 26 minutes before injuring his ankle in the third quarter. Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman should take on extra minutes with Tatum unavailable, and if Sam Hauser (back) is back to play in Phoenix on Wednesday, he could start if Tatum isn’t able to suit up.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
12 months ago
Boston is calling this a left ankle sprain. Domantas Sabonis was assessed a flagrant foul after Tatum landed on Sabonis’ foot while coming down from shooting a three-pointer, which is when Tatum twisted his ankle. He shot the flagrant free throws but went back to the locker room after that. He had 25 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers in 26 minutes before injuring his ankle in the third quarter. They initially said he was doubtful to return, but Boston was able to extend their lead, which affirmed that he wouldn’t need to try to play through the injury. Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman took on extra minutes with Tatum unavailable, and if Sam Hauser (back) is back to play in Phoenix on Wednesday, he could start if Tatum isn’t able to suit up.
Source: Jay King
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
12 months ago
Brown will be back after missing Boston’s last three games with a knee injury. They’ll have their preferred starting unit available, though they will be without Al Horford and Sam Hauser. Payton Pritchard started on Sunday but will be pushed back to the bench against Sacramento.
Source: Jason Anderson
BOS • Forward • #30
12 months ago
Hauser has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday’s game. However, his absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Jaylen Brown has been cleared to return from his knee injury. JB will return to the starting lineup.
Source: Boston Celtics
SAC • Point Guard • #22
12 months ago
While Carter was initially questionable for Monday’s game, McDermott was not included on the initial injury report. The latter’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation when healthy. As for Carter, with Malik Monk (illness) also out, Markelle Fultz will likely play rotation minutes off the bench.
Source: Sacramento Kings
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Monk will miss a second-straight game with this illness. Keon Ellis will likely remain in the starting unit once again. Ellis had 20 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in 37 minutes as a starter on Saturday and could be in for another big night.
Source: Sacramento Kings
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
Initial reports indicated that Sabonis would miss at least 10 days, which would’ve had him returning around March 29. However, he’ll beat that timeline and will be back after missing only three games. His return will push Jonas Valanciunas to the bench. It’s the first night of a back-to-back for Sacramento, so Sabonis could sit against the Thunder on Tuesday, which would allow Valanciunas to get another start.
Source: Sam Amick
BOS • Forward • #26
12 months ago
Tillman remains sidelined with a left knee joint sprain. However, his absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Boston Celtics
BOS • Center • #42
12 months ago
Horford started at center on Sunday, but he will be sidelined for the second leg of Boston’s back-to-back. However, this lines up with Kristaps Porzingis not being on the injury report after sitting out on Sunday. Porzingis should slot right in as the starting center, with Luke Kornet filling out the backup minutes.
Source: Celtics
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
12 months ago
Monk did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Bucks, with Keon Ellis replacing him in the starting lineup. Ellis would be worth streaming if Monk has to miss another game. As for Carter, the rookie has provided limited fantasy value in a reserve role, so there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
On March 19, the Kings announced that Sabonis would be re-evaluated in 10 days. With the Kings center considered questionable for Monday’s game, he could return one week after spraining his right ankle. Sabonis’ availability impacts Jonas Valanciunas the most, as he’s been the replacement in the starting lineup. Those who have Jonas rostered, especially in 12-team leagues, should hold onto him, as he can provide solid value coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
12 months ago
On March 19, it was announced that Sabonis would be re-evaluated in 10 days. With the Kings center considered questionable for Monday’s game, he could return one week after spraining his right ankle. Sabonis’ availability impacts Jonas Valanciunas the most, as he’s been the replacement in the starting lineup. Those who have Jonas rostered, especially in 12-team leagues, should hold onto him, as he can provide solid value coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report