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SAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 16 hours ago
Harper suffered a right calf contusion during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, but he was able to return after a brief period on the bench. If he’s unable to play against the Hornets, that may free up a few minutes for Carter Bryant, whose playing time decreased on Thursday due to Harrison Barnes’ return from an ankle injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
about 16 hours ago
Wembanyama did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, prompting Luke Kornet to move into the starting lineup. Kornet did not offer much production in that role, leading the Spurs to go without a true center for extended periods.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #9
about 19 hours ago
While White was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, Scheierman started for Jayson Tatum and played 34 minutes. If White returns, that would push Payton Pritchard to the bench. Scheierman will also be with the reserves, as Tatum is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
about 19 hours ago
Tatum did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, as he was held out for injury management reasons. His return will push Baylor Scheierman back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #55
1 day ago
Scheierman played his role well on Thursday as a three-point specialist. In the start, he drained at least three three-pointers for the eighth time during his sophomore campaign and tallied his fourth double-digit scoring outing of March. He was also one of Boston’s better rebounders and facilitators in the loss. While he may not have a ton of value across fantasy leagues, he’s proven to be a consistent part of the Celtics’ nightly rotation.
BOS • Guard • #11
1 day ago
Pritchard struggled with his shooting on Thursday, especially outside the arc. The subpar shooting efficiency led to a relatively unspectacular scoring performance in the loss, on a night when the Celtics desperately needed offensive production. Pritchard also didn’t provide much as a facilitator, and didn’t come away with any stocks. Fantasy managers will hope for a bounce-back performance on Saturday against the Wizards.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
1 day ago
In his first appearance after being ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Spurs, Brown logged perhaps his best stat line of March. In the loss, he hit the 30-point mark for the first time since February 22, which was also the last time before Thursday that he got up at least 25 shot attempts. Brown’s aggressiveness was needed while playing without Jayson Tatum against a very tough Thunder defense. He did commit six turnovers and shot somewhat inefficiently, but was otherwise productive.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
1 day ago
After a five-game absence, Barnes did not miss a beat on Thursday. With a stat line that only lacked a blocked shot, the 20 points were the most in a game for the veteran forward since December 23, when he hit that number in a win over the Thunder. Barnes’ return meant less playing time for Carter Bryant, who finished with 10 points, three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in nine minutes.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
1 day ago
While the foul shooting remains problematic, Fox’s overall stat line in Thursday’s defeat was one that most fantasy managers will take. He’s now recorded nine assists or more in four straight appearances, the Spurs’ guard’s most productive run in that category this season. Also, he’s scored at least 20 points in three straight and four of his last five.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
1 day ago
After shooting 6-of-8 from three in a March 3 blowout of the 76ers, Vassell would shoot 5-of-21 from beyond the arc in the following four games. He snapped out of that slump on Thursday, knocking down four of his ten attempts. The overall stat line was solid, and Vassell has been a top-100 player since the All-Star break. He’ll look to finish Week 20 in a high note when the Spurs host the Hornets on Saturday.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
1 day ago
Castle had an excellent night, albeit in a losing effort. The second-year guard picked up the slack on a night when the Spurs didn’t have Victor Wembanyama (ankle), recording his third career triple-double. Just as positive for fantasy managers is that Castle continues to take better care of the basketball. Counting Thursday, he’s recorded two assists or fewer in seven of his last eight appearances. The Spurs host the Hornets on Saturday in what could be another high-scoring affair.
BOS • Guard • #11
1 day ago
The Celtics are without Derrick White and Jayson Tatum for Thursday’s game, opening two spots in the starting lineup. Pritchard and Scheierman are the replacements. While the former is already rostered in most fantasy leagues, the latter is worth picking up in 12-team formats if he’s on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Center • #40
1 day ago
The Spurs won’t have Victor Wembanyama, who’s missing a game for the first time since early January with a sore right ankle. Kornet moves into the starting lineup, which makes him a worthwhile streamer. Mason Plumlee may also see some action off the bench in what would be his Spurs debut.
Source: San Antonio Spurs
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
1 day ago
Barnes will return after missing San Antonio’s last five games. Carter Bryant has taken on extra minutes off the bench with Barnes sidelined, though that hasn’t led to much fantasy production. However, he’ll likely lose minutes with Barnes back.
Source: Tom Osborn
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
1 day ago
Waters is good to go for Thursday’s game, but so is Harrison Barnes (ankle). As a result, fantasy managers can leave Waters on the waiver wire.
Source: Jeff Garcia
BOS • Guard • #9
1 day ago
Initially questionable, White is officially out for Thursday’s game. Baylor Scheierman is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard’s playing time may increase, even if he comes off the bench.
Source: Keith Smith
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
1 day ago
Wemby will miss a game for the first time since early January. He could return to take on the Hornets on Saturday, but Luke Kornet should enter the starting unit for this game and try to slow down Nikola Jokic.
Source: Jared Weiss
BOS • Guard • #11
2 days ago
Pritchard misses Tuesday’s game against the Spurs but was listed as probable for this contest against the Thunder, so he always seemed likely to play. With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) ruled out on Thursday, Pritchard should return to a sizable role as the first man off the bench.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
2 days ago
The Celtics continue to play the long game with their star, and rightfully so. While this is a big game against a good team, the playoffs are much bigger, and the Celtics want to be sure that Tatum is as healthy as possible when that time comes. Payton Pritchard (neck) will play on Thursday after missing Tuesday’s game against the Spurs, so he will step back into a bigger role.
BOS • Guard • #9
3 days ago
White, who dropped 34 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs, is dealing with a right knee contusion. If he’s unable to play, that may open the door for Baylor Scheierman to move back into the starting lineup. Scheierman could even start if White does play, as Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is also questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
3 days ago
While Thursday’s game is not part of a back-to-back, the Celtics aren’t going to put too much on Tatum’s shoulders as he continues his comeback from a ruptured Achilles tendon. He has logged 27 minutes in each of his three games and is likely to hover around that number for the foreseeable future.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
3 days ago
Pritchard is on track to play after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs with neck spasms. Ron Harper Jr. played 33 minutes off the bench, knocking down six three-pointers and scoring 22 points. His playing time will decrease with Pritchard back in the fold, but Harper may have earned another look with his showing against the Spurs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
3 days ago
Waters’ availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes when available. And with Harrison Barnes potentially returning from an ankle injury, there will be even fewer opportunities available to Waters.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Wembanyama is dealing with right ankle soreness after playing 37 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Celtics. If he were to sit out Thursday’s game, the Spurs would turn to Luke Kornet to fill the resulting void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
3 days ago
Barnes has missed the Spurs’ last five games with a left ankle impingement. His absence has resulted in more playing time for rookie Carter Bryant. While his production has not made him a consistent factor in fantasy basketball, Bryant has had some positive moments since his playing time increased.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
4 days ago
The turnovers were rough, but this was a dominant outing from Wemby. He matched his career high for three-pointers in a game while also having his highest-scoring performance since before the All-Star break. Wemby has been on a tear recently and has been the best player in nine-category leagues over the past two months. They only play two more games this week, with the next one coming against the Nuggets on Thursday in what should be an exciting matchup between two of the league’s best centers.
SAS • Point Guard • #4
4 days ago
Fox struggled coming out of the All-Star break, but he has been on fire recently. Over his last four games, he has averaged 23.3 points, 7.8 assists, 2.0 triples and just 1.5 turnovers per game while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor. His impact has been limited by him shooting 42.9 percent from the free throw line during this stretch, though he has only taken a total of seven shots from the charity stripe. His free throw shooting has been rough since the All-Star break, though the volume has been too small for it to drastically limit his fantasy production.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
4 days ago
Tatum has played 27 minutes in all three games since returning from an Achilles injury. The 28-year-old small forward continues to progress scoring 15, 20 and 24 points. Tatum wasn’t particularly efficient with 24 points on 24 field goal attempts, but that’s to be expected given all the time off he’s had. The Celtics have two more games this week and there are enough off days that Tatum should be available for both.
BOS • Guard • #9
4 days ago
White led Boston in scoring Tuesday against the Spurs with his first game with at least 30 points since December 19 against the Heat, when he had 33 points. The 31-year-old point guard also had five rebounds, seven assists and a block on defense. White has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Celtics have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Thunder on Thursday.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
4 days ago
Brown picked up two quick technical fouls for arguing a no-call that resulted in him turning the ball over. Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez should take on extra minutes in the second half in place of Brown.
Source: Jay King
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
4 days ago
Added to the injury report early Tuesday afternoon, Waters is now out. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not been a consistent member of the Spurs’ rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
4 days ago
Pritchard will miss just his second game of the season, and he’ll leave some vacated minutes behind for Ron Harper Jr. and Jordan Walsh. Baylor Scheierman could also pick up some extra playing time against San Antonio.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #22
4 days ago
Plumlee is available to make his Spurs debut, but he’s unlikely to see much time on the court with both Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #43
4 days ago
Carter Bryant could pick up a few extra minutes, but Waters III hasn’t seen enough minutes for his potential absence to be impactful in the world of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center • #22
5 days ago
Plumlee may be available for Tuesday’s game. However, with Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet healthy, he’s unlikely to get the time needed to merit rostering in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
5 days ago
Barnes remains out, with Tuesday’s game marking the fifth he’s missed due to a left ankle impingement. His absence has freed up rotation minutes for rookie Carter Bryant. While he hasn’t been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball, Bryant has provided solid contributions on both ends of the floor.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #11
5 days ago
Pritchard has landed on the Celtics’ injury report due to neck spasms. If he’s unable to play on Tuesday, there may be room on the back end of the rotation for Ron Harper Jr. or Jordan Walsh. Neither would be worth streaming in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard • #
6 days ago
Rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Harper’s place within the Spurs’ rotation makes him a challenging player to trust in 12-team leagues. However, the rookie has been productive enough to merit rostering in deeper redraft leagues, and his dynasty league value remains high. Harper and the Spurs begin a three-game Week 20 on Tuesday against the Celtics.
SAS • Small Forward • #0
6 days ago
After totaling 18 points on 6-of-15 shooting from the field in his prior two games, Johnson recorded his first 20-point game since February 11 on Sunday. And given the limited value he provides outside of points and rebounds, Johnson’s category league value takes a significant hit when the scoring decreases. Since the All-Star break, his value has not cracked the top-250 in eight- or nine-cat formats. For that reason, it was good to see Johnson get untracked against the Rockets.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
6 days ago
Castle was one of three Spurs to score at least 20 points on Sunday, with Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson being the others. The second-year guard may not have recorded any defensive stats, but he was efficient on the other end of the floor. Since the All-Star break, Castle has recorded two turnovers or fewer in seven of San Antonio’s ten games. Wemby may be the headliner, and with good reason, but Castle’s improved efficiency as a playmaker has also given the Spurs, 9-1 since the break, a boost.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
6 days ago
Wemby put on a show on Sunday, recording a robust stat line in the Spurs’ 145-120 victory to end Week 19 on a high note. He’s now rejected at least four shots in five straight and seven of his last eight games, his most productive stretch of the season in that category. Add in the points and rebounds, and it’s easy to see why Wembanyama is one of the best players in fantasy basketball, regardless of position. The Spurs play three games in Week 20, starting with the Celtics on Tuesday.
BOS • Guard • #11
6 days ago
Pritchard was at his best when the Celtics needed him most, shooting 3-of-3 from the field and scoring nine points in the fourth quarter to help hold off the Cavaliers. The final line featured quality production in points, asssits and percentages, an unsurprising development for the reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
6 days ago
Tatum got off to an excellent start on Sunday, shooting 4-of-6 from the field and scoring 12 points in the first quarter. He cooled off considerably, shooting 2-of-10 from the field the rest of the way, but the Celtics’ star recorded 20 points in 27 minutes. Boston plays three games in Week 20 without a back-to-back; hopefully, this guarantees Tatum managers that he’ll be available for each.
BOS • Guard • #55
6 days ago
After totaling 14 points and six rebounds in his last two appearances, Scheierman had one of his best performances of the season on Sunday. The second-year wing recorded his fourth double-double, with the 16 points being the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a January 30 win over the Kings. With Jayson Tatum back in the fold, Scheierman won’t be as valuable to fantasy managers. But he’ll remain a key option within the Celtics’ rotation, providing depth on the perimeter.
BOS • Forward • #30
6 days ago
Hauser is relied on for points and three-pointers, and he was productive in those areas on Sunday. After making two of his eight three-point attempts in Friday’s win over the Mavericks, he shot 5-of-10 from deep against the Cavaliers. Add in the four rebounds, and Hauser’s performance was a good one for those rostering him in deep leagues.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
6 days ago
Brown produced another excellent effort on Sunday, finishing one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. The Celtics’ wing has seemingly taken a more measured approach in the team’s last two games as Jayson Tatum gets acclimated after missing ten months with a ruptured Achilles tendon. However, that approach has not negatively affected Brown’s output, which has been a positive development for fantasy managers. The Celtics play three games in Week 20, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday.
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
7 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Barnes has missed with an ankle injury. Carter Bryant has seen his playing time increase, and the rookie has taken advantage, most recently playing crunch-time minutes during the Spurs’ comeback win over the Clippers on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BOS • Guard • #27
7 days ago
Walsh is available after sitting out Friday’s win over the Mavericks. However, with Jayson Tatum back in the fold, Walsh is unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Small Forward • #30
7 days ago
Champagnie’s 20 points and five three-pointers helped the Spurs dig their way out of a 25-point deficit before beating the Clippers 116-112. The 24-year-old small forward had four three-pointers in the third quarter alone. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Spurs close out Week 19 against the Rockets on Sunday.
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #1
7 days ago
Wembanyama has now scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games. The 22-year-old center has three double-doubles and 19 blocks in that span. Wembanyama has been the top player in per game value over the last two weeks. The Spurs close out Week 19 against the Rockets on Sunday.
BOS • Guard • #11
8 days ago
After getting off to a hot start in his first two games out of the All-Star break, totaling 56 points, inconsistent production has been an issue for Pritchard. In the six games before Friday, he averaged 9.7 points on 34.4 percent shooting. Pritchard was considerably better against the Mavericks, shooting a shade under 50 percent from the field while providing solid value in multiple categories. He’s another player who should have more room to operate with Jayson Tatum (Achilles) returning to action.
BOS • Guard-Forward • #7
8 days ago
With Jayston Tatum making his season debut on Friday, the entire Celtics rotation had to work through some things early on. Brown and the other starters may have been a bit too deferential early on, but everyone got more comfortable as the game progressed. Brown finished with a team-high 24 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field and recording an excellent all-around stat line. While he played at an MVP level while Tatum was out, getting his partner in crime back could give Brown’s efficiency a boost.
BOS • Guard • #9
8 days ago
White has scored 20 points or more in five of the eight games he’s played since the All-Star break, averaging 18.2 points per game. While he’s only made 42.1 percent of his attempts from the field since the break, that’s two percentage points higher than his number for the season. And with everything that White brings to the table, the field-goal percentage has not done much harm to his category league value.
BOS • Forward-Guard • #0
8 days ago
After 298 days of rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Tatum returned to action on Friday. Unsurprisingly, there was a combination of rust and nerves for the four-time All-NBA forward to work through, and he missed his first six shot attempts. Tatum’s first basket was on a tip dunk with just over one minute remaining in the second quarter, and he would go on to make five straight shots. Tatum was not under any restrictions, playing 27 minutes and checking out for good with 5:01 remaining, the Celtics leading by 25. Boston ends its Week 19 with a game in Cleveland on Sunday.
BOS • Center • #9
8 days ago
Vučević fractured his right ring finger during the first quarter of Friday’s game against the Mavericks and exited moments later. The reported four-week absence means that he won’t be a factor in fantasy basketball outside of leagues that run through the final week of the NBA’s regular season. Luka Garza has moved into the backup center role, but he should only be considered in extremely deep fantasy leagues.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Small Forward • #30
8 days ago
Initially questionable with a sore right knee, Champagnie is good to go. He’ll occupy his usual place in the Spurs’ starting lineup.
Source: Paul Garcia
BOS • Center • #9
8 days ago
On the night that they welcomed Jayson Tatum back into the fold, the Celtics lost another member of their rotation. Vučević fractured his right ring finger during his first stint on the court, exiting moments later. Luka Garza has moved into the rotation to serve as the backup center, and that may be his job for the foreseeable future.
Source: Bobby Krivitsky
BOS • Forward • #30
8 days ago
Tatum will make his season debut on Friday, prompting a change to the Celtics’ starting lineup. Baylor Scheierman heads to the bench, which lowers his fantasy ceiling, especially with Tatum not under a minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Small Forward • #30
8 days ago
Champagnie is dealing with right knee soreness that may keep him out for the second leg of San Antonio’s back-to-back set. If Champagnie is ultimately ruled out, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson could pick up some extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Power Forward and Small Forward • #40
8 days ago
Barnes will surprisingly miss a third straight game which should lead to additional playing time for Carter Bryant, but San Antonio’s deep rotation limits Bryant’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report