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Sunday, January 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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 |  | Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (neck) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The young guard suffered a strained neck when he collided with fellow teammate Marcus Smart. He was on the ground for a few minutes, but eventually headed to the locker room. Malcolm Brogdon and Payton Pritchard would be asked to help fill the void, assuming White is forced to miss time from this injury. Brogdon should already be rostered in most fantasy formats with Jaylen Brown (groin) sidelined. Although, Pritchard could have value as well, but is more of a deep league option. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (neck) was injured during the win over the Charlotte Hornets. The former Spur logged only four minutes before suffering a neck strain resulting from a collision with Marcus Smart. It's certainly possible White may miss some games because of the ailment, which wouldn't be ideal considering the C's have also been without Jaylen Brown (adductor). As a result, Malcolm Brogdon, who had 30 points and shot 11-for-17 from the field (4-for-6 from deep) on Saturday, may enter the starting lineup if White can't suit up for Monday's rematch and beyond. |
|  | Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (adductor) will not play Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Brown continues to deal with some lingering soreness and will miss his third straight game. With Brown out, the rest of the starters will likely see the biggest impact with Jayson Tatum leading the way on offense. Malcolm Brogdon may see a few more opportunities as the first man off the bench. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (neck) is listed as probable to play Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. White left their previous game with a neck strain after only playing four minutes. The injury, however, appears to not be serious as White will likely not miss any additional game time. If White suffers any setbacks, look for Malcolm Brogdon to pick up the slack. Brogdon scored 30 points when White was forced out of their last game. |
Saturday, January 14
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|  | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (personal) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Charlotte. The 30-year-old has averaged 13.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting a career-high 44.3% from deep this season. However, with Jaylen Brown (adductor) out for this one, Brogdon could easily see an uptick in production if he plays. But if he's unavailable, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could receive more work, although likely not enough to make a dent on the fantasy end. |
Friday, January 13
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| | Boston Celtic guard Jaylen Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The star guard will sit this game out after dropping 41 points on Wednesday. Head coach Joe Mazzulla mentioned that Brown could be sidelined for a week or two. That is not good news for the Celtics, but it's possible he doesn't miss that much time. The Celtics will start Marcus Smart in Brown's spot during Thursday's game. He'll get a significant boost in fantasy value while Brown is out. |
Thursday, January 12
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| | Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (groin) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Nets. Brown had a superb night Wednesday against New Orleans with a season-high 41 points and 12 rebounds, but he revealed after the game that he also tweaked his groin in the contest. Jayson Tatum would be a usage monster with Brown out of the lineup Thursday, with Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser having an opportunity to pick up extra minutes. Tatum has played just twice without Brown this season, which is a very small sample size, but he totaled 78 points across the games and would clearly be the main man again. |
Wednesday, January 11
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|  | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee injury management) will not play Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Celtics heading into a back-to-back set, Boston will choose to sit Williams on Wednesday while he continues to work his way back to game shape. With Williams out, Al Horford should see most of the center minutes with Grant Williams picking up some extra minutes. |
Monday, January 09
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|  | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) suffered a knee contusion during the team's game on Saturday night and was forced to leave. He officially received the doubtful tag a day before tipoff as it seems the knee pain may need one more game to subside before he returns. While he's out, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon will likely handle most of the minutes at point guard and either one of them would serve as a good streaming option for as long Smart is out. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Smart was listed as doubtful heading into this game. He was forced to exit early during Saturday's game and it appears he's not ready to play yet. Malcolm Brogdon could move into the starting five for Monday's game. He'll see increased playing time and is worth a look as a streaming option while Smart is sidelined. |
Sunday, January 08
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| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is unlikely to return for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He ran into Zach Collins on a screen and suffered a left knee contusion. After the play, Smart was assisted by the trainers to the locker room. Malcolm Brogdon would see a boost in playing time, assuming Smart is forced to miss time. He's worth watching on the waiver wire, while Payton Pritchard would likely also see more minutes. However, Pritchard is more of a deep league option. |
Thursday, January 05
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man was held out of Tuesday's game due to left knee injury management. It sounds like his absence was rest related, so he shouldn't be limited on Thursday. His return will mean less playing time for Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet. Neither of them are worth streaming while Williams is active. |
Tuesday, January 03
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (injury management) is questionable to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Celtics are likely looking to manage the reps of Williams as he works his way back to game shape, but this game is not in the midst of a back-to-back set. If Williams were to sit, Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet would likely see a boost in value. |
| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (injury management) will not play Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams is likely being sat due to rest as the Celtics look to limit his reps. Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet should see an uptick in minutes on Tuesday but both are just low-end options. Williams will look to get back on to the court the next time Boston plays on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks |
Monday, January 02
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) is available to play Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Williams was questionable with an illness, but appears to not be affected by any lingering symptoms. With Williams good to go, there is not much fantasy opportunity to go around for backups Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet. |
Sunday, January 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was added to the injury report here because he's dealing with a non-COVID related illness. His absence would open up more playing time for Luke Kornet and Blake Griffin. One of them would move into the starting five, but regardless they aren't ideal streaming options for Sunday's slate. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off for another update on Williams. |
Tuesday, December 27
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) received the questionable tag again on Tuesday due to a non-COVID illness. He's still on a minute restriction, so the team could opt to play it safe. Williams hasn't played more than 22 minutes and has generally hovered between 13 and 17 while coming off of the bench. If they keep him out of this one, look for Al Horford to get some big minutes with Luke Kornet picking up most of the backup opportunities. |
Friday, December 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (illness) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Minnesota due to an illness. Williams made his season debut last week and has since seen capped minutes off the bench for Boston, but his possible absence is not related to the knee ailment that kept him out for nearly the first two months of the year. If Williams is held out, Luke Kornet would presumably slide back into a double-digit minutes load, although he will likely remain on the periphery of DFS relevance. Even in limited minutes, Williams has managed solid production from a season-long perspective, collecting at least one block in each outing. |
| | Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (illness) has been deemed probable to play in Friday's contest vs. Minnesota after a one-game absence due to an illness. Payton Pritchard stepped into the starting five Wednesday but still saw just limited minutes and now figures to return to his traditional second unit role. Smart has averaged 12.4 points for the second consecutive month, while his 7.3 assists per outing this season are on track to set a new career high. He figures to have a favorable matchup against the Timberwolves, who are yielding the third-most DFS points per game to opposing point guards in 2022-23, per DraftKings' scoring. |
Wednesday, December 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. It's not COVID, so even if he sits this one out, he will probably be good to go on Friday versus Minnesota. In the meantime, fantasy managers should expect Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon to get additional minutes if Smart isn't available, giving both upside in deeper formats. |
|  | Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (illness) is probable for Wednesday's meeting against Indiana. The 24-year-old got the start for Jayson Tatum (personal) on Sunday versus Orlando, logging 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes. However, with Tatum expected back, Williams would return to his usual role from the bench, so his fantasy upside will be limited. |
|  | Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (personal reasons) isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Pacers. He didn't play on Sunday in the loss to Orlando, opening the door for Grant Williams to enter the starting lineup and finish with 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes. That said, Tatum should be considered a must-start, although everyone should know that at this point. |
Friday, December 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been out the entire season so far as rehabs the knee surgery he received in the offseason. The team officially upgraded him to questionable on Friday and he looks ready to make his season debut. Last season, over 61 games, the 25-year-old averaged 10.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 73.6% from the floor. Sam Hauser and Grant Williams will likely take hits to their fantasy value once Williams ramps up his minutes. |
|  | Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford has been listed as available ahead of Friday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He's missed the team's last five games for both personal reasons and being in the health and safety protocols. As the 36-year-old veteran makes his return, Robert Williams III could also be returning to the floor at the same time. This means we could see more of Horford at the power forward position rather than anchoring the defense. He'll likely see a slight decrease in minutes with Williams back in the fold as well. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) has received the questionable tag for their game against the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Smart is currently dealing with a non-COVID illness that hopefully isn't too serious to keep him out of the game. The 28-year-old was able to play a full 42 minutes in their game a few days ago against the Los Angeles Lakers. Fantasy managers should stay tuned in case there are any more updates leading up to game time. If he can't suit up, Derrick White and Malcolm Brogdon will take over those vacated point guard minutes. |
Wednesday, December 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Al Horford (personal) will not suit up Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Horford has now missed five straight games, but there are reports of Horford rejoining the team on Friday. Blake Griffin has been starting in Horford's absence with Grant Williams picking up extra minutes off the bench. Williams is the preferred streaming option due to his high percentages. |
Saturday, December 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford remains out on Saturday against Golden State. The veteran has missed the previous two games while adhering to health and safety protocols, so his next chance to suit up will come on Monday versus the Clippers in L.A. In the meantime, Blake Griffin, who nearly had a double-double in Wednesday's win over the Suns, could provide some value for needy fantasy managers. Luke Kornet had 12 points, four boards, two steals, and a block in that one, making him another player to consider in deeper formats. |
Wednesday, December 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Al Horford was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, ruling him out for at least the team's contest vs. Phoenix. Horford had previously been held out of action due to a back ailment, which allowed Blake Griffin to step into the starting five and see a sizable workload. As Boston awaits Robert Williams III (knee) to make his season debut, Griffin and Luke Kornet seem likely to hold down center duties in Horford's absence. Through 20 games, Horford has excelled, knocking down a career-best 2.1 triples per game, while shooting 46.6 percent from behind the arc. |
| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) reportedly could be back a little bit before Christmas, which was what he originally hoped for. Adrian Wojnarowski said on NBA Today that the timeline is potentially 10 to 12 days, but he could also "wake up one day and decide he's ready to return." Fantasy managers that have been hanging on to Williams until he returns should be very excited with this news. Al Horford has now entered the health and safety protocols, so the team would welcome him back, too, so that they don't have to rely on Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet. |
Monday, December 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran big man will get the night off due to back stiffness. This doesn't seem to be a significant injury, but the Celtics want to be cautious with their 36-year-old big man. In his absence Luke Kornet and Blake Griffin will see extra playing time. Neither are great streaming options, but Griffin might be the better choice between the two. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (hip) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He sat out of Sunday's contest due to a left hip contusion. However, it appears Smart is feeling good enough to suit up for this game. He should return to the starting five, which means Derrick White is likely to lose value now. Although, Malcolm Brogdon (illness) is questionable for this game, so possibly White continue to see significant minutes if he sits out. Regardless, fantasy managers can get Smart back in their lineups for Monday. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. It sounds like the 29-year-old is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Luckily, Marcus Smart (hip) will return to the court after sitting out on Sunday. His return is good news for the Celtics with Brogdon possibly sitting out. The Celtics would probably use Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to fill the void, assuming Brogdon is out. Between the two, White is the much better streaming option for Monday's slate. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran guard was questionable earlier in the day, but he continues dealing with a non-COVID related illness. Also, Brogdon played 32 minutes on Sunday, so this could be for rest purposes as well. Regardless, his absence will open up playing time for Payton Pritchard. He's someone worth considering as a deep league streaming option. The return of Marcus Smart does hinder Pritchard's value a bit. |
|  | Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Veteran big man Al Horford (back) is going to sit this game out, which gives Griffin a chance to start. Despite the move to the starting unit, Griffin doesn't offer a ton of upside in terms of fantasy value. He could be someone worth considering in deep leagues, but won't be asked to do much with a majority of this roster healthy. |
Wednesday, November 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (neck) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus Miami. He sat out Monday's games against Charlotte with neck stiffness and could now miss a second consecutive game. Grant Williams entered the starting unit versus the Hornets and should remain there if Brown stays out. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart carried the offense with Brown missing, and Malcolm Brogdon had one of his best games of the season with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists. All three look great DFS options for the night if Brown isn't available. |
| | After missing a game due to a stiff neck, Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown returns to battle the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Averaging 40.4 fantasy points in his last five games, Brown provides the Celtics with a plethora of production. Above all of his contributions, Brown's defensive performances keep the Celtics as a championship contender. Only time will tell if the Celtics play it safe minutes-wise with Brown. Nonetheless, having him active in your fantasy lineup will only help your chances of winning. |
Monday, November 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was uncertain to suit up for this game, but it appears the team has decided to take the cautious approach and rest Brown. Jayson Tatum will return to the court and be asked to carry the load on offense. Fantasy managers should expect a big night from Tatum, while Grant Williams should have strong fantasy value as well. Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser are likely to get increased playing time too, but Williams is the better streaming choice for Monday's slate. |
Friday, November 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart (ankle) will be sidelined for Friday's contest vs. New Orleans due to right ankle inflammation. Smart's absence marks his second in a row, paving the way for Derrick White to continue seeing sizable minutes, even as Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) is slated to return to action. While Smart has scuffled from long range thus far in 2022-23 (29.2%), he has dished out double-digit assists in four of his last six appearances and is on track to set a new career best with 7.1 dimes per game. His next chance to take the floor comes Monday at the Bulls. |
| | Boston Celtics point/shooting guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Friday's contest against the Pelicans. His return comes at a vital time, with Marcus Smart (ankle) ruled out. Brogdon had missed the previous four contests due to a tight right hamstring but he can be expected to step right back into a vital role for Boston, although it's unclear if he will slide into the starting five or stick with his familiar sixth man role. Through 11 games, Brogdon has played a career-low 23 minutes, which has caused his overall production to slide even as Boston has averaged a league-best 120.4 points per game. |
Wednesday, November 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta. The defensive specialist was first considered probable for the contest, but he sadly isn't healthy enough to play due to inflammation in his right ankle. With Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) also remaining out, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are set to grab most of the minutes left available by Smart's absence. White has just enjoyed one of his best games of the season with a 16-points performance against OKC and should be raring to go again Wednesday. Pritchard has also done well in recent outings, although with him, you really know what you are going to get. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) remains out on Wednesday against Atlanta. While Brogdon is reportedly moving in the right direction, he will now miss his fourth-consecutive contest. Marcus Smart (ankle) is also out, so Derrick White is expected to enter the starting lineup. At the same time, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could see additional work and make viable streaming options in deep fantasy formats. |
Monday, November 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was able to do more on-court activities on Monday, according to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. Despite that, he has already been ruled out for Monday and doesn't have a timetable to return. However, Brogdon is continuing to ramp up his workouts, which is great news. Derrick White will continue getting additional playing time and usage while Brogdon is sidelined. |
Sunday, November 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The star guard is active, but won't be in the starting five. The Celtics are going to start Derrick White, but will have Brown available in case of emergency. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Brown to play, but the fact he's active is a good sign. White should have decent streaming appeal for this game. |
Saturday, November 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) isn't available for Saturday's matchup versus the Pistons. The 36-year-old played on Friday night against Denver, logging 34 minutes and finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. However, he's out with low back stiffness, something he's been working through for nearly the entire season. There's a good chance Horford will be back for Monday's meeting with OKC. In the meantime, Jayson Tatum will gain a substantial boost in usage and fantasy points per minute. Those numbers will improve even more if Jaylen Brown (knee) can't suit up, either. Managers should also look in Luke Kornet's direction as a potential DFS value option with an upside. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (knee) is officially questionable for Saturday's tilt with Detroit. The 26-year-old has a bruised left knee. Considering he logged 34 minutes against Denver on Friday night, there's a good chance he won't be available. With Al Horford (back) and Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) out, Jayson Tatum figures to see a significant increase in usage and production. Marcus Smart should also benefit from a rise in scoring chances if Brown isn't in the lineup, while Luke Kornet, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard may become attractive DFS value options. |
Friday, November 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) won't play on Friday night versus the Nuggets. The 29-year-old exited Wednesday's game against Detroit due to right hamstring tightness and didn't return. Brogdon's production has dwindled in his first season in Boston, averaging 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, so his absence won't be a significant loss for fantasy managers. Sam Hauser, who had 24 points off 50% shooting from downtown in the meeting with the Pistons, should command streaming consideration for those in deeper formats. |
Thursday, November 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the rest of this contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the oft-injured guard does miss time because of this injury. Derrick White will see a boost in playing time with Brogdon missing at least the rest of this contest. |
Sunday, October 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards. Brogdon is dealing with back stiffness, so there's a chance things may improve by tipoff. However, if he can't suit up, Sam Hauser could get more involved. Yet, Hauser won't offer much to fantasy managers, especially with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the floor. |
| | Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (back) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 29-year-old was listed as questionable on Saturday night due to back stiffness. However, his condition has seemingly improved, so it looks like he'll be available. Brogdon hasn't had a good start to his tenure in Boston, averaging 11.4 points and 3.6 assists while shooting 31.3% from deep. Nevertheless, he has a good chance to turn things around at some point moving ahead, so he should remain in most starting lineups versus Washington. |
Saturday, October 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) is listed as out for Saturday's meeting with Orlando. The veteran center is dealing with lower back stiffness and won't play the second leg of a back-to-back set. Horford logged 34 minutes Friday against Miami and finished a 111-104 win with nine points and five rebounds. He didn't do a lot in the contest, but it was a much-improved performance compared to the season opener where Horford shot below 30 percent from the field and had only six points. It would be fun to see Blake Griffin pick up Horford's minutes on Saturday, but it's unlikely to happen and it's to be Grant Williams and Noah Vonleh who get to play more active roles. |
Tuesday, October 18
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III underwent a knee procedure back in September that was only supposed to keep him out for about four to six weeks. After receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection on Monday, their hope is that he returns sometime in December or January, but it could take even longer. This is a big blow to the Celtics, as he was the anchor of their defense. In fantasy formats with more than one Injured Reserve spot, he's worth keeping. With that being said, it sounds like this injury is cause for larger concern and should be monitored throughout the first couple of months this season. |
Saturday, October 01
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|  | Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (ankle) will be sidelined one to two weeks due to a recent injury. The 27-year-old suffered a sprained ankle, which is bad timing in the middle of training camp. The Celtics recently added Blake Griffin to the mix, so Kornet wasn't going to see major minutes anyway. The Celtics are attempting to ease the loss of Robert Williams III (knee) with the signing of Griffin. Possibly, Kornet gets in the mix as well once he's healthy. However, it's unlikely that either Kornet or Griffin have great value in Boston. |
Tuesday, September 20
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| | Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams had meniscus surgery in March, which allowed him to return in time for the playoffs, although he saw a somewhat limited workload. While the latest procedure is expected to delay his return to action, Boston is hopeful it will have him available during the early portion of the regular season. Without their defensive stalwart in the mix, the Celtics are likely to utilize Al Horford at the five with an increased frequency, which could open the door for Grant Williams to play an elevated role once the season gets underway. Boston opens the regular season Oct. 18 vs. Philadelphia. |
Monday, September 05
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|  | Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari (knee) isn't expected to play this season. The veteran suffered a left knee injury during a FIBA World Cup qualifying game. At the time, it was believed Gallinari tore his meniscus. However, upon further testing, he's dealing with a torn ACL, which is much worse. Although the 34-year-old hopes to get on the floor this season, it's not looking promising. Nevertheless, without Gallinari in the lineup, Grant Williams and Sam Hauser will be the likely benefactors on the fantasy end. There have also been rumblings that the C's are interested in free agent Carmelo Anthony or making a move to acquire Jazz forward Rudy Gay. |
Monday, August 29
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| | Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari (knee) suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee during a FIBA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. His prognosis didn't look favorable when the injury occurred. However, after further tests and an MRI, he didn't sustain any damage to the surrounding ligaments or ACL. This is certainly good news. Yet, it's unknown how long Gallinari will be out, so there's a chance he won't be available once the regular season opens in October. Grant Williams III and Sam Hauser will benefit if that's the case, although the former should receive considerably more minutes per game. |
Wednesday, August 03
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|  | Free-agent forward Noah Vonleh signed a training camp deal with the Celtics. The 26-year-old has suited up for seven teams since being selected as the No. 9 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, averaging 5.1 boards and 4.9 points. Even if he makes the team, he'll likely have to scratch and claw to see the floor. However, if Robert Williams III, Al Horford, or Grant Williams goes down with an injury in 2022-23, Vonleh may earn a few minutes here and there. Still, it probably won't be enough to make a difference for fantasy managers. |
