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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard tallies 12 points, five assists
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
Payton Pritchard accounted for 12 points (5-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard has struggled with his shot since the calendar flipped to December. Counting Monday's 5-of-14 performance, he's shooting 37.9 percent from the field in six games. The good news for fantasy managers is that Pritchard has provided solid value in rebounds and assists, allowing him to hold onto top-150 value in eight-cat formats in December. Pritchard's season-long value places him just outside the top-100, well below his Yahoo! ADP (67). |
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Derrick White Derrick White gets hot in 4th, scores 31 points
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 3:58 PM
Derrick White finished Monday's loss to the Pistons with 31 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring 33 points in the first quarter, the Celtics were limited to 24 in each of the final three periods. That was the difference, even with White getting hot and shooting 5-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter. The 31 points were a season-high for the Celtics guard, who last hit the 30-point mark in a December 4 win over the Wizards. While Jaylen Brown does more scoring, White remains the superior option in category leagues, especially those that factor in turnovers. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops 34 points, complete stat line
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 3:58 PM
Jaylen Brown recorded 34 points (13-of-25 FGs, 7-of-14 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Aside from his foul shooting, fantasy managers who have Brown rostered don't have anything to complain about regarding his performance on Monday. He's scored at least 30 points in five straight games, his most productive scoring run of the season. Remove the turnovers, of which Brown had four against the Pistons, and he's approaching top-25 value in eight-cat formats. As long as the Celtics are without Jayson Tatum, there's a high likelihood that Brown will keep producing gaudy stat lines. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (ankle) doesn't return after injury
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 3:50 PM
Sam Hauser (ankle) played four minutes in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Hauser, who missed his lone shot attempt and did not record any other statistics, headed to the locker room immediately after spraining his left ankle. The Celtics announced that the forward was questionable to return, but he never did. Hugo González (five points, five rebounds and one three-pointer in 16 minutes) and Baylor Scheierman (one assist in 15 minutes) picked up a few additional minutes in Hauser's absence, with Jordan Walsh's (eight points, six rebounds, two steals and one three-pointer in 18 minutes) foul trouble also impacting their playing time. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (neck) upgraded to available
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Payton Pritchard (neck) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Added to the Celtics' injury report early Monday afternoon, Pritchard has been cleared to play after going through an individual workout. He'll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Anfernee Simons missing out on a boost to his fantasy value. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (neck) questionable Monday
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 7:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Payton Pritchard (neck) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard is a late addition to the injury report, and there's a chance he'll be sidelined for the first time this season. If that's the case, Anfernee Simons could join the first unit for the first time in a Celtics uniform. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown has 30 points in loss to Bucks
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 5:15 PM
Jaylen Brown had 30 points (10-of-17 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Bucks on Thursday.
Analysis: Brown has now had exactly 30 points in three consecutive games. Boston had won six of its last seven games before losing to the Bucks 116-101 on Wednesday. Brown wasn't blameless in the loss as he had four turnovers and was -15 in 29 minutes. Still, he was the Celtics' leading scorer and will continue to operate as the top scoring option with Jayson Tatum sidelined. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta grabs team-high 11 rebounds vs. TOR
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:07 PM
Neemias Queta recorded 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Sunday's double-double was Queta's second in five games and fifth of the season, as he continues to hold down the starting center role in Boston. Rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the 7-footer is providing top-75 value in nine-cat formats. While Queta may not be an elite fantasy center, he's a suitable option for managers who need boosts in rebounds, blocks and field-goal percentage. |
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Derrick White Derrick White hits six triples, scores 27 points
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:07 PM
Derrick White tallied 27 points (10-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and six three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: While White did not record any steals on Sunday, the three blocked shots were the most in a game for him since November 23. The Celtics guard continues to provide excellent category league value, ranking well within the top-50 in eight- and nine-cat formats. White will only have one game on the schedule for Week 8, with the Celtics visiting the Bucks on Thursday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to win with 30 points
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:06 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Sunday's win over the Raptors with 30 points (9-of-19 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: White finished Week 7 with an excellent stat line, making it three straight and six of the last seven games in which he's scored at least 30 points. The Celtics star kept the turnovers in check on Sunday, making it two straight appearances with three miscues or fewer. Brown and the Celtics play once during Week 8, as they visit the Bucks on Thursday. While the schedule isn't great for fantasy managers, it is for a player who dealt with hamstring issues earlier this season. |
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Derrick White Derrick White knocks down five more triples
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:16 PM
Derrick White lit up the Lakers on Friday with 19 points (7-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: The main knock on White this season has been a rough field goal percentage, but this was the third straight game he has shot at least 50 percent from the floor. He's shooting 38.8 percent this season, which is a terrible mark, but it's slowly getting better. He didn't contribute many defensive stats in this game, but the career highs in assists, steals and blocks have allowed White to have an excellent season thus far. |
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Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh turns in 17/4/1/1/2 line vs. Lakers
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 4:03 PM
Jordan Walsh finished with 17 points (6-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers against the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: Walsh has been an excellent defender as a starter for the Celtics, but the scoring hasn't come consistently. However, during this four-game win streak, Walsh has scored in double figures three times, with this performance coming 24 hours after he had a career-best 22 points. Walsh has been an intriguing sleeper in dynasty leagues for a few years, and the former five-star is now contributing in redraft leagues. It may not continue at this rate, but he has been playing well. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown tallies 30/8/8 to extend C's streak
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 3:59 PM
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 30 points (10-of-22 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 126-105 win over the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: After missing the first night of the Celtics' back-to-back, Brown was back in the lineup for this game. The last game he played in was his 42-point performance against the Knicks, and he picked up right where he left off. This was his 12th time scoring at least 30 points this season, and he has at least 30 in five of his last six appearances. That was enough in this one for Boston to win its fourth straight game, which they'll look to continue in Toronto on Sunday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (illness) available, starting Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh and Derrick White will start on Friday against the Lakers.
Analysis: Brown returns to the Celtics' starting lineup after missing Thursday's win over the Wizards with an illness. He's averaging career-bests in points (29.0) and assists (4.8) per game, and has been Boston's best player in the absence of Jayson Tatum (Achilles). With Brown back in the lineup, the Celtics will have a better chance of securing a fourth consecutive win. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons hits four triples vs. Washington
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:28 PM
Anfernee Simons shot 4-of-13 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Thursday's win over the Wizards, tallying 16 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: After reaching double figures in 11 of his first 12 games this season, Simons has scored ten points or more in six of his last ten, including three straight. And the decrease in scoring has done significant damage to the guard's fantasy value, as he does not produce much in other fantasy-relevant categories. Simons is ranked just outside the top-200 in eight-cat value, a significant departure from his production while in Portland. Fantasy managers have to hold out hope that he'll turn things around eventually, but the role he currently holds isn't great. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard dishes out eight assists in rout
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:28 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 20 points (8-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: One of three Celtics to score at least 20 points on Thursday, Pritchard was also responsible for eight assists. Before the 146-101 blowout of the Wizards, he last reached that number in a November 23 win over the Magic. Pritchard's scoring has not been as consistent as hoped recently, but he's still averaging 18.4 points per game over the past two weeks. He'll look to build on Thursday's effort when the Celtics host the Lakers on Friday. |
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Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh tallies career-high 22 points vs. WAS
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:27 PM
Jordan Walsh finished Thursday's win over the Wizards with 22 points (8-of-8 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Walsh benefitted from Jaylen Brown's absence on Thursday, producing the best offensive night of his NBA career. Not only did the former second-round pick notch a career-high point total, but this was his first 20-point game as a pro. Over the past two weeks, Walsh has been close to a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. While he hasn't reached the point where he needs to be rostered in more than four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Walsh is trending in the right direction. |
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Derrick White Derrick White scores game-high 30 points vs. WAS
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 3:27 PM
Derrick White tallied 30 points (12-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Wizards.
Analysis: With Jaylen Brown (illness) out, the available Celtics had more opportunities to shine offensively against an overwhelmed opponent. White led the way, recording his first 30-point game of the season while also providing excellent value in rebounds, assists and three-pointers. Even better for the Celtics was that he only needed to play 29 minutes, as they host the Lakers on Friday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (illness) officially out on Thursday
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 8:02 AM
John Karalis
Jaylen Brown (illness) is officially out against the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: This will be Brown's first missed game of the season, and has been anticipated over the last couple of days. His absence will mean more shots from Payton Pritchard and Derrick White but also increased usage for guys like Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, and Sam Hauser. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (illness) doubtful vs. Washington
Wed, Dec 3, 2025, 9:57 AM
Jay King
Jaylen Brown (illness) is doubtful to play against the Wizards on Thursday.
Analysis: Brown is expected to miss a game for the first time this season, which opens up a ton of minutes and shots. Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez are all candidates to start in place of Brown, though all four should see a boost in minutes. |
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