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Derrick White Derrick White has 21/4/5 line in win over Suns
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 4:53 PM
Derrick White tallied 21 points (8-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Strong three-point shooting was the highlight of White's productive offensive performance. He sank a handful, which accounted for all but six of his total points on a night in which he finished as one of three Celtics with at least 20 points. The versatile combo guard also contributed well as a facilitator along the way to help Boston earn a second consecutive win. White's production hasn't altered much since Jayson Tatum's return to the lineup, which should put fantasy managers at ease during the fantasy playoffs. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum scores 21 points Monday vs. Phoenix
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 4:44 PM
Jayson Tatum amassed 21 points (8-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in the win over the Suns on Monday.
Analysis: Tatum reached the 20-point mark for the fourth consecutive game on Monday as he tied a season-high in minutes played. In the win, he also finished with his highest shooting percentage since making his season debut earlier in March. The subtle improvements could be seen as encouraging for those fantasy managers who have him rostered. While Tatum understandably isn't yet performing at his former All-NBA level this early in his return from the Achilles injury, he should be a productive option in fantasy playoffs. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown erupts for 41 points in win over Suns
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 4:37 PM
Jaylen Brown added 41 points (10-of-20 FGs, 19-of-21 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Brown went for more than 30 points for the second time in the past three games, using an 18-point fourth-quarter explosion to help lead Boston to victory. The one-time Finals MVP shot the ball efficiently throughout the night and got lots of scoring production from the free-throw line along the way. Brown also tied for team highs in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots on the evening to land one of his better all-around performances of March. He'll look to stay hot on Wednesday against the Warriors. |
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Derrick White Derrick White sinks three three-pointers vs. WAS
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 2:26 PM
Derrick White tallied 15 points (3-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: While he missed all three of his two-point attempts, White was a respectable 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. The Celtics' guard's percentages from two and from three have taken significant dips in comparison to his 2024-25 numbers, but he remains a highly valuable option in category leagues. Saturday's stat line showed why, as White recorded a full line in his 35 minutes on the floor. The Celtics play four games in Week 21, starting with the Suns on Monday. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta scores 22 first-half points vs. WAS
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 2:26 PM
Neemias Queta accounted for 24 points (11-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Saturday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Queta was on a roll during the first half of Saturday's game, ripping off 22 points and six rebounds. While he didn't do a whole lot after halftime, fantasy managers will be fine with the final numbers. The 24 points were the most in a game for Queta since March 1, when he dropped 27 on the 76ers. With no Nikola Vu?evi? in the fold, the Celtics need to rely on Queta a bit more, which raises his fantasy ceiling if he can be consistently productive. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum plays season-high 32 minutes vs. WAS
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 2:26 PM
Jayson Tatum finished Saturday's win over the Wizards with 20 points (8-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Spurs, Tatum surpassed 30 minutes for the first time in his four appearances this season. Even better for fantasy managers, he recorded a new season-high in rebounds and matched his high in assists. The Celtics' four-game Week 21 does not include a back-to-back, but that doesn't rule out the possibility of an injury management night for Tatum at some point. That said, three games of Tatum still means excellent value for fantasy managers. |
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Charles Bassey Report: Celtics to sign Charles Bassey to 10-day
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 11:01 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Celtics plan to sign Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Bassey, who was signed to a 10-day contract by the 76ers in late January, is back in the NBA. He can give the Celtics a little more insurance in the post while the team awaits Nikola Vu?evi?'s return from a fractured finger. However, there's no need to consider adding Bassey in fantasy leagues. |
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Derrick White Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman available vs. WAS
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 10:59 AM
Justin Turpin
Derrick White (knee) and Baylor Scheierman (ankle) are available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: White and Scheierman are available after initially being listed as probable for Sunday's game. The former will resume his starting point guard duties, pushing Payton Pritchard to the bench. Scheierman, who logged 34 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Spurs, will come off the bench since Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is available. |
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Derrick White Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman probable vs. WAS
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 10:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Derrick White (knee) and Baylor Scheierman (ankle) are probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (Achilles) removed from injury report
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: 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. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman adds 11 points, three triples
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:07 PM
Baylor Scheierman had 11 points (4-of-10 FGs), seven rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard logs 14 points in loss to Thunder
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 6:55 PM
Payton Pritchard added 14 points (6-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops 34/6/7/2/1 line in loss to OKC
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 6:48 PM
Jaylen Brown tallied 34 points (10-of-25 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in the loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: 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. |
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Payton Pritchard BOS starts Pritchard, Baylor, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:10 PM
NBA Lineups
Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemis Queta will start Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (knee) downgraded to out vs. OKC
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 2:28 PM
Keith Smith
Derrick White (downgraded) is out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Payton Pritchard Pritchard (neck) will play Thursday vs OKC
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:57 AM
Payton Pritchard (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jayson Tatum Tatum (Achilles maintenance) will not play vs OKC
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:56 AM
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Derrick White Derrick White (knee) questionable vs. Thunder
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
Derrick White (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (Achilles) questionable vs. OKC
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 1:56 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (neck) probable vs. Oklahoma City
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 1:51 PM
NBA Injury Report
Payton Pritchard (neck) is probable for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: 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. |
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