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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons knocks down six triples in win
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
Anfernee Simons finished Sunday's blowout win over the Cavaliers with 21 points, two rebounds, two assists, a steal and six three-pointers across 25 minutes.
Analysis: The Celtics started Chris Boucher, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown, but Simons led all players in minutes in this one. He may come off the bench for Boston to start the regular season, but even as a reserve, he should see ample playing time as one of the team's best offensive options. Simons will be a great three-point specialist in fantasy leagues, but doesn't contribute much in the other categories. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher drops 19/9/2/1/1 line vs. Toronto
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 4:13 PM
Chris Boucher amassed 19 points (7-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Playing against the Raptors for the first time, Boucher received a warm welcome in Toronto. The return to Canada may have gotten the Montreal native fired up, as he was excellent in 23 minutes of action. After years of unfulfilled fantasy potential, this may be the year when Boucher comes through for those who refused to give up on him. Boston's frontcourt rotation is anything but settled, which may mean consistent playing time for Boucher. He's worth taking a late-round flier on. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard tallies 19 points vs. Toronto
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 4:03 PM
Payton Pritchard accumulated 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown resting, the Celtics opened Friday's exhibition with a backcourt of Pritchard and Anfernee Simons. They played well off of each other, combining to score 37 points to help Boston build what appeared to be a solid lead heading into the fourth quarter. Head coach Joe Mazzulla went deep into his bench then, and the Raptors outscored the Celtics 30-18 to grab the win. As for Pritchard, he's a must-draft player after an excellent 2024-25 season, especially with the Celtics' many roster changes and Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon rupture. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons scores 18 in unofficial Celtics debut
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 4:00 PM
Bobby Krivitsky
Anfernee Simons finished Friday's exhibition loss to the Raptors with 18 points (6-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Simons was not on the floor when the Celtics blew a big lead during the fourth quarter, having been shut down late in the third quarter. And the former Trail Blazer looked pretty good during his 26 minutes, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown getting the night off, there wasn't anything to learn regarding Simons' fit with his most prominent teammates. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he'll be well-positioned to provide solid offensive value when the regular season begins. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons, Pritchard, Minott, Boucher, Queta starting
Fri, Oct 10, 2025, 12:33 PM
Bobby Manning
Anfernee Simons, Payton Pritchard, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher and Neemias Queta will start Friday's exhibition against the Raptors.
Analysis: Boucher is the lone holdover from the lineup that started Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies. Simons and Pritchard make up the starting backcourt, with the former making his unofficial Celtics debut after being traded from Portland to Boston during the summer. This change may mean Derrick White and Jaylen Brown will get the night off after playing well in Memphis. Also of note are the inclusion of Minott and Queta, with the former giving Boston good minutes off the bench in the preseason opener. |
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Derrick White Derrick White records 16 points, 10 assists
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 5:36 PM
Derrick White tallied 16 points (7-of-16 FGs), three rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Among the players the Celtics bid farewell to this offseason was Jrue Holiday, whose departure means White's role should expand in 2025-26. Add in Jayson Tatum's absence, and this could be a massive season for a player whose game has long been âfantasy-friendly.â White accumulated 10 assists on Wednesday, a number he's met or exceeded 14 times in the last three seasons. As of October 8, White boasted a Yahoo! ADP of 38.1; don't be surprised if he's off the board by the end of the third round in some 12-team leagues. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops 21 points in preseason opener
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 5:36 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies with 21 points (6-of-13 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), one rebound and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Having done more than enough damage in the first half, Brown did not play at all after halftime in Wednesday's preseason opener. Having undergone an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee in June, the Celtics wing is in a spot where his already-large role will expand this season. The Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) for most of the season, meaning it will be up to Brown and Derrick White to lead the way. That will undoubtedly raise their fantasy ceilings, but percentages have been an issue for Brown in the past. |
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Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh (adductor) doubtful to return
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 3:22 PM
Bobby Krivitsky
Jordan Walsh (adductor) is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Walsh played eight first-half minutes before the Celtics announced during the intermission that he was doubtful to return. The third-year wing is dealing with tightness in his left adductor, and there's no reason to push things in an exhibition game. Walsh accounted for two points, three rebounds and one assist, making his lone field-goal attempt. |
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Chris Boucher BOS starts White, Brown, Hauser, Boucher, Tillman
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 1:40 PM
Keith Smith
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Chris Boucher and Xavier Tillman Sr. will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Wednesday's game is the preseason opener for the Celtics, so fantasy managers should not read too much into the team's starting lineup. White and Brown are the expected starters and should see their fantasy ceilings rise due to Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury and the departure of multiple rotation players. As for Hauser, Boucher and Tillman, they'll be in the mix for rotation minutes throughout the season, but none is guaranteed to be a starter on Opening Night. |
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Xavier Tillman Xavier Tillman feeling good ahead of 25-26 season
Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jay King
The Athletic's Jay King reports that Xavier Tillman is âin a better place physicallyâ ahead of the 2025-26 season, and the swelling in his new is the âlowest since he's been in Boston and he had no flare-ups with his knee this offseason.â
Analysis: King reports that Tillman's knee would sometimes âswell up like a balloonâ last season, so the latest update is encouraging for his 2025-26 outlook. With Jayson Tatum out and all three of Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet now playing for new teams, the Celtics could lean more heavily on Tillman for frontcourt production. He's not on the fantasy radar in standard leagues, but he may have some appeal in deep leagues depending on his workload. |
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Kendall Brown Scotto: Celtics sign Kendall Brown
Fri, Sep 19, 2025, 7:26 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Celtics signed Kendall Brown.
Analysis: A second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Brown appeared in 21 NBA games over two seasons before spending the entire 2024-25 campaign in the G League. Going into training camp on an Exhibit 10 deal, he'll compete for a standard roster spot. Brown still has two-way eligibility, but the Celtics have filled all three available slots. |
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Neemias Queta Queta records double-double in loss to Germany
Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 5:08 AM
Neemias Queta finished with 18 points (5-of-11 FGs), 11 rebounds, two steals and one three-pointer in an 85-58 loss to Germany on Saturday.
Analysis: Queta has been the star for Portugal throughout the tournament, and that continued in Saturday's blowout loss. Queta will have a chance to be the starting center for the Celtics this season, which makes him an intriguing late-round option, especially after averaging 15.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game during EuroBasket. |
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Neemias Queta Queta scores 15 points in loss to Turkey
Sat, Aug 30, 2025, 10:21 AM
Neemias Queta finished with 15 points (4-of-8 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 95-54 loss to Turkey on Saturday.
Analysis: Queta bounced back after a quiet performance against Serbia. This still didn't match his monster game against Czechia, but it was still a decent outing for him. He may need to play a significant role for the Celtics next season, and more performances like this will be encouraging for fantasy managers. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta puts up monster 23/18/1/2/4 line
Wed, Aug 27, 2025, 3:47 AM
Neemias Queta led Portugal with 23 points (11-of-15 FGs), 18 rebounds, one assist, two steals, four blocks and one three-pointer in a 62-50 win over Czechia on Wednesday.
Analysis: Queta, who underwent knee surgery in May, appears to be healthy and ready to compete for the starting center spot in Boston. If this EuroBasket performance is an indicator, Queta will certainly have a case to be part of the opening group for the Celtics. Managers shouldn't expect this level of production to carry over to the NBA, but he will be worth a late-round pick if he gets the starting gig. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher inks one-year deal with Celtics
Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 10:48 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Chris Boucher has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Celtics.
Analysis: The eight-year vet and two-time champ spent the last seven years with the Raptors, departing as the franchise's all-time leader in points, rebounds, blocks, games and minutes off the bench. With Al Horford unsigned, Boston's frontcourt rotation currently includes Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman and Luka Garza. Shams reports that Boucher is expected to play a significant role for his new team, and given the state of the depth chart, that's not hard to believe. As a stretch big who can block shots and hit triples, Boucher is a worthwhile dart throw in the later rounds of 2025-26 fantasy drafts. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta underwent knee surgery in May
Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 11:36 AM
CLNS Media
Neemias Queta told CLNS Media's Bobby Manning that he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in May.
Analysis: In a development that did not make headlines following the end of the Celtics' season, Queta underwent surgery to address issues with his left knee that had been present for a few years. Cleared to return to the court in July, the Celtics' reserve center is preparing to play for Portugal at EuroBasket next month. While Queta's role was not consistent enough to make him a viable fantasy option last season, more opportunities will be available in 2025-26. Boston's frontcourt rotation took significant hits this summer, with Kristaps Porzingis being traded to Atlanta, Luke Kornet signing with San Antonio in free agency, and Al Horford expected to sign with the Warriors after Golden State addresses Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman posts 19/3/9/5 line vs. Miami
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 4:39 PM
Baylor Scheierman amassed 19 points (7-of-18 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, nine assists, five steals and four three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Scheierman had another productive showing on Monday, finishing one assist shy of a double-double. With Jayson Tatum set to miss most of the 2025-26 season, if not all of it, as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Jrue Holiday gone, rotation minutes will be available on the perimeter. Scheierman's ability to make plays for himself and others makes him someone to watch, even if he isn't guaranteed to be fantasy-relevant. |
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Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh ejected after hot start vs. Miami
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 3:15 PM
Jordan Walsh was ejected from Monday's game against the Heat during the second quarter.
Analysis: Walsh started well on Monday, but the 2023 second-round pick could not keep his cool, resulting in a premature trip to the showers. He picked up two technical fouls during the first half, the second after shoving Pelle Larsson out of bounds. With his contract for the 2025-26 season only partially guaranteed, Walsh can't make his case from the locker room. He finished with 12 points, three rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer, shooting 5-of-8 from the field. |
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Charles Bassey Charles Bassey drops 22/13/1/2/3 line vs. Knicks
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:54 PM
Charles Bassey accumulated 22 points (8-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in Sunday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: After spending the last three seasons with the Spurs, Bassey is an unrestricted free agent playing with the Celtics in Las Vegas. While Boston did sign Luka Garza and Josh Minott in free agency, this could be an intriguing landing spot for Bassey, even if it's on an Exhibit 10 deal or two-way. On Sunday, he was highly active as a finisher and defender, recording an impressive stat line. Bassey currently doesn't offer any fantasy value, but an opportunity to contribute in Boston may change that. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman records 13/8/8/3 line vs. NYK
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:48 PM
Baylor Scheierman produced 13 points (6-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Given the many changes to the Celtics' roster since the end of the 2024-25 season, Scheierman is a young player who should have more opportunities to contribute next season. He shot 1-of-7 from three on Sunday, but the rebounds and assists were encouraging. Scheierman is not a must-select player in 12-team drafts, but he'll be worth a look in deeper formats. What could change that would be if Boston were to trade Sam Hauser, whose name has come up in rumors this offseason as the Celtics navigate the salary cap. |
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