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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) practices Tuesday
Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 6:25 AM
Jaylen Brown (knee) participated in the Celtics' Tuesday practice.
Analysis: Brown is practicing after missing Boston's last three regular-season games. The Celtics forward has been dealing with some knee pain and hopes to return to full health for the playoffs. |
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Luke Kornet Luke Kornet records four blocks vs. Hornets
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:17 AM
Luke Kornet notched 11 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs) with eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and four blocks against the Hornets on Sunday.
Analysis: Kornet made the most of his starting nod on Sunday with a well-rounded performance. The reserve big man has had quite a few strong showings in the final weeks of the regular season. He'll likely play a modest role behind Kristaps Porzingis in the postseason. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard scores 34 points vs. Hornets
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:11 AM
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points (14-of-25 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) with six rebounds, seven assists, a steal, and four three-pointers against the Hornets on Sunday.
Analysis: It wasn't surprising to see Pritchard thrive with the keys to the offense in the Celtics' final game of the season. He finished the regular season scoring at least 20 points in three of his final five games. His role will likely diminish come playoff time, though. Despite how exceptional he's been off the bench this season. |
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Kristaps Porzingis Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford out Sunday vs. CHA
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:22 AM
Boston Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis (conditioning) and Al Horford (knee) are out against the Hornets on Sunday.
Analysis: Porzingis and Horford will not play in Sunday's regular season finale; Boston's top six players will all sit. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should play plenty since the result of Sunday's game has no bearing on the team's playoff seeding. |
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Derrick White Derrick White, Jrue Holiday out Sunday vs. CHA
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:11 AM
Boston Celtics
Derrick White (neck) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) are out against the Hornets on Sunday.
Analysis: There's nothing on the line for the Celtics on Sunday, as they have already secured the two-seed in the Eastern Conference. White and Holiday will get the day off to rest for the playoffs. Payton Pritchard will figure prominently in the Celtics' rotation, as should JD Davison and Jordan Walsh. Pritchard is the available Celtic best-equipped to blow up offensively on Sunday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum out Sunday vs. CHA
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 11:03 AM
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown (knee) and Jayson Tatum (rest) are out against the Hornets on Sunday.
Analysis: Boston is locked into the two-seed in the East, so there's no reason for the team's core players to see action in Sunday's regular-season finale. Brown and Tatum are among the absentees, with the former's status being more concerning. Brown has received pain management injections in his right knee, but the expectation is that he'll be good to go for the playoffs. Tatum is simply resting on Sunday. Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman will play rotation minutes against the Hornets. |
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JD Davison Shams: Celtics convert JD Davison to standard deal
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 5:55 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Celtics have converted two-way G JD Davison to a standard contract.
Analysis: Davison was drafted 53rd overall in 2022 and has been with Boston his entire career, though he has spent most of his time with their G League affiliate in Maine. He has made 15 appearances in the NBA this season and will likely play a significant role in the regular season finale on Sunday. The 22-year-old will remain with the Celtics on a standard deal heading into next season, but he will likely spend most of his time in Maine once again. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown received injections in right knee
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 4:42 AM
Bobby Manning
Jaylen Brown received pain management injections in his right knee but is expected to be ready for the first round of the playoffs.
Analysis: Brown missed Boston's previous two games and will remain out for Sunday's season final. He'll have nearly two weeks between his final regular-season appearance and Game 1 of their first-round series, which will be against either the Magic or Hawks. It isn't an encouraging sign that he had to receive injections to address the lingering knee issue, but at this point, it isn't expected to impact his postseason availability. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser has 20 points, six threes vs. Hornets
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:04 PM
Sam Hauser had 20 points (7-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and six three-pointers against the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Hauser came off the bench and played 22 minutes in the Celtics' 36-point victory over the Hornets Friday. The 27-year-old small forward was feeling it from behind the three-point line as he made six three-pointers on his way to a 20-point game. The Celtics have a rematch with the Hornets Sunday afternoon and it's likely Hauser will once again have a significant role. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard has 22 points, four threes in win
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:02 PM
Payton Pritchard had 22 points (9-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers against the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Pritchard played 22 minutes off the bench as the Celtics won by 36 points Friday against the Hornets. The 27-year-old point guard, potentially in line for the Sixth Man of the Year award, was efficient with 22 points on 11 shots and four made three-pointers. While Pritchard comes off the bench, he's a key player for the Celtics, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him unavailable for the season finale Sunday against the Hornets. |
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Derrick White Derrick White has 19/3/7/1/4 line in win vs. CHA
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:01 PM
Derrick White had 19 points (8-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal, four blocks and three three-pointers in the Celtics' 130-94 victory over the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: White played 34 minutes as the Celtics blew out the Hornets by 36 points Friday. The 30-year-old point guard had 19 points on 12 shots including three three-pointers. White also dished out seven assists and had a major impact on the defensive end with one steal and four blocks. White is certainly a candidate to miss Sunday's rematch against the Hornets as it's the last game of the regular season for the Celtics. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (knee) removed from injury report
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Al Horford (knee) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: After suffering a sprained knee during Sunday's win over the Wizards, Horford missed both games of Boston's midweek back-to-back. His return coincides with Jaylen Brown's continued absence, so Horford should be in the starting lineup on Friday. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis available Friday
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:15 AM
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Kristaps Porzingis (reconditioning) are off the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Tatum and Porzingis are back after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Magic. Their returns mean Torrey Craig and Luke Kornet will head to the bench. While Kornet can provide some value in active fantasy leagues when used in a reserve role, that can't be said for Craig. |
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Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday, Derrick White available Friday
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 11:10 AM
Boston Celtics
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Derrick White (ankle) are absent from the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Holiday and White were among the Celtics starters held out of Wednesday's loss to the Magic. Their returns mean Payton Pritchard and Baylor Scheierman will come off the bench. Pritchard would be worth holding onto in active leagues, while Scheierman would not. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) ruled out Friday vs. Charlotte
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 10:59 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie
Jaylen Brown (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Friday's game will be Brown's second missed game due to his lingering knee issue. With the Celtics locked into the two-seed in the East, ensuring their key players are healthy will be the priority for the final two games of the regular season. Sam Hauser will figure more prominently within the Celtics' rotation, potentially as a starter. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard has double-double in loss to ORL
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 3:17 PM
Payton Pritchard had 15 points (7-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Boston essentially gave up on this game before it even started, making its entire starting five unavailable against the Magic Wednesday. Pritchard moved into the starting lineup for the rare start. The 27-year-old point guard who might end up as the Sixth Man of the Year ran the show offensively. He didn't have his best shooting game with 15 points on 17 shots and only one made three-pointer, but he still dished out 10 assists to earn a double-double. Pritchard could end up resting himself later this week as the Celtics get ready for the playoffs. |
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Payton Pritchard BOS starts Pritchard, Scheierman, Sam, Craig, Luke
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:39 PM
Noa Dalzell
Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Torrey Craig and Luke Kornet will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Boston is resting its entire starting five for Wednesday's game, and Al Horford is also unavailable. Pritchard, who should already be rostered in active 12-team leagues, offers the highest fantasy ceiling. All five players are worth having for availability reasons, as the Celtics will have a lean rotation in Orlando. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) out Wednesday vs. Magic
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:11 PM
Jaylen Brown (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: With Brown out with a knee injury that's bothered him for awhile, all of the Celtics usual starters are unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Magic. It's unclear who might start for Boston, though Xavier Tillman and Sam Hauser are candidates to move into Brown's spot in the starting lineup. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable vs. Magic
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 7:33 AM
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Brown's nagging knee injury is still lingering in April, but he has a chance to play against Orlando. Sam Hauser could get a spot start if the star wing is ruled out. |
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Al Horford Al Horford (knee) out vs. Magic Wednesday
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 7:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
AL Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: It's not surprising to see Horford sitting for the second leg of a back-to-back again. Luke Kornet should be in for a spot start against Orlando with Boston playing without a multitude of starters. |
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