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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard struggles again vs. Denver
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:33 PM
Payton Pritchard recorded three points (1-of-6 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: After totaling 56 points in the first two games of Boston's four-game road trip, Pritchard's production fell off considerably in the last two. Counting Tuesday's win over the Suns, he produced 11 points on 3-of-19 shooting from the field. To say that Pritchard is likely looking forward to the Celtics getting back to Boston would be an understatement. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned, however, as Pritchard's overall production this season has been solid. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores team-high 23 points vs. Denver
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:32 PM
Jaylen Brown tallied 23 points (7-of-21 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Brown last failed to score at least 20 points in a game on January 5, when he tallied 14 in a win over the Bulls. He kept the streak going on Wednesday, but the Celtics' wing, and many of his teammates, looked a bit gassed in Denver. The Celtics ended their four-game road trip with a 3-1 record and will face the Nets at home on Friday. As long as he's healthy, Brown should be in line for a big night. |
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Derrick White Derrick White drops 20 points, three blocks
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 6:32 PM
Derrick White accounted for 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: White has scored 20 points or more in back-to-back games, the first time he's done so since mid-December. However, looks can be deceiving. White scored 18 of his 20 points in the second quarter, shooting 6-of-7 from the field. White's overall stat line was a good one, as has been the case on nights when he's shot the ball even worse than he did in Denver. But things could have been even better for him in the final game of Boston's road trip. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) off injury report vs. Denver
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown (knee) is not on the injury report against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Brown missed Tuesday's win over the Suns, but he will return to take on Denver. Ron Harper Jr. started in place of Brown against Phoenix but will head back to the bench for Wednesday's game, which will eliminate the streaming value he held. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman posts double-double vs. PHX
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:22 PM
Baylor Scheierman accounted for 11 points (5-of-10 FGs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Just over two weeks removed from recording his first career double-double, Scheierman posted his second on Tuesday. Since moving into the starting lineup on February 8, the second-year guard has averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game. Scheierman's production hasn't been enough to get him on the radar of most fantasy leagues, but he's played well enough to remain in the starting lineup. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta corrals game-high 13 rebounds
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:22 PM
Neemias Queta recorded 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocks in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: While Jaylen Brown's MVP-level play is the biggest reason the Celtics have exceeded expectations thus far, Queta's improvement has been nearly as significant. The Celtics' center recorded his tenth double-double of the season in Tuesday's victory while also tallying two blocked shots. Queta's fantasy value has dropped outside the top-100 after an excellent start to the season, but he isn't too far away from that threshold. Boston plays three more games in Week 18, starting with the final game of its road trip on Wednesday in Denver. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser hits four triples, scores 16 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:21 PM
Sam Hauser tallied 16 points (6-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Hauser is most valuable to fantasy managers needing three-point production, and he's made four triples in three of his last four appearances. Tuesday's stat line included a bonus in the form of four assists, and he's recorded 11 over his last three games. Hauser's performance in Phoenix didn't change much regarding his fantasy value moving forward, but the recent increase in assist production is a positive development. |
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Derrick White Derrick White scores game-high 22 points vs. PHX
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 6:21 PM
Derrick White finished Tuesday's win over the Suns with 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, eight assists, one steal, three blocks and four three-pointers.
Analysis: With Jaylen Brown unavailable due to injury, the Celtics needed a bit more from White offensively than they've received recently. Unsurprisingly, he answered the call, recording his first 20-point game since before the All-Star break while shooting 50 percent from the field. Of course, the improved scoring output didn't prevent White from recording a complete stat line, which included four defensive contributions. Even when the shots aren't falling, White remains one of the best guards to roster in category leagues. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) out Tuesday vs. Phoenix
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 9:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown (knee) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns.
Analysis: Brown is dealing with a right knee contusion that will keep him sidelined for at least one contest. The Celtics play again on Wednesday when they face the Nuggets on the road, so it's possible he's getting the night off purely for maintenance on the front leg of a back-to-back set. Brown's absence should mean more run for Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman, with Jordan Walsh and Payton Pritchard likely to see bumps in playing time, too. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable Tuesday vs. Suns
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 12:33 PM
Bobby Manning
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Brown is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns with a right knee contusion. The 29-year-old small forward is coming off a 32-point performance in Sunday's win over the Lakers. If Brown is ruled out, Payton Pritchard could move into the starting lineup and would have a higher fantasy ceiling. |
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Derrick White Derrick White posts 12 points, eight assists
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 3:06 PM
Derrick White recorded 12 points (5-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: White recorded another complete stat line in Sunday's win over the Lakers, continuing to provide excellent fantasy value despite shooting less than 40 percent from the field. Obviously, making strides in that category would raise White's ceiling in category leagues, but he does enough in the other categories to minimize the damage done by that one deficiency. The Celtics open their four-game Week 18 on Tuesday in Phoenix. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard torches Lakers, scores 30 points
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 3:05 PM
Payton Pritchard accounted for 30 points (10-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists and six three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: Since Pritchard has started 48 games this season, he won't be eligible to repeat as NBA Sixth Man of the Year. That said, his return to the bench has paid major dividends for the Celtics and the fantasy managers who have Pritchard on their rosters. He lit up the Lakers for 30 points on Sunday and has scored at least 24 points in six of the seven games he's played since the lineup change. Since Boston's February 3 win over the Mavericks, Pritchard has been a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops game-high 32 points vs. LAL
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 3:05 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Sunday's win over the Lakers with 32 points (10-of-28 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Brown and Payton Pritchard put on a show for the Celtics, combining to score 62 of the team's 111 points. While JB didn't have the most efficient night shooting the basketball, the overall production made up for the poor field-goal percentage. Boston concludes its west coast trip with games against the Suns and Nuggets, a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back that marks the start of their four-game Week 18. |
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Derrick White Derrick White posts eight assists, four blocks
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Derrick White accounted for 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four blocked shots in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: White's ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him so valuable to the Celtics and fantasy managers. He didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but the veteran guard put up excellent numbers in the rebound, assist and blocked shot categories. Over the past three weeks, White has been close to a top-25 player in nine-cat formats, while providing top-50 value in eight-cat, according to Basketball Monster. The Celtics end Week 17 with a game against the Lakers on Sunday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard hits six triples, scores 26
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 26 points (10-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Pritchard continues to put up excellent offensive numbers since being moved to the bench. The Celtics guard has scored at least 24 points in five of the six games he's played since the lineup change, providing third-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats during this stretch, according to Basketball Monster. Pritchard is already rostered in 95 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so there's no need to scour the waiver wire in most leagues. Those who have him should keep the guard, as he has the potential to be a difference-maker in the fantasy playoffs. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser drops four triples, scores 16 points
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:29 PM
Sam Hauser recorded 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, five assists and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Fantasy managers look to Hauser for three-point production, and he answered the call on Thursday. He's now made four three-pointers in consecutive games, the first time he's done so since January 26-28. The bonus for fantasy managers was the five assists, the most in a game for Hauser this season and one shy of his career-high. The Celtics don't play again until Sunday, so there isn't much to gain from adding Hauser in the immediate aftermath of Thursday's performance. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown posts 23/15/13 line vs. Warriors
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:29 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Thursday's win over the Warriors with 23 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
Analysis: Brown finished Thursday's victory with his third triple-double of the season and fifth of his career. While there weren't any defensive stats or three-pointers, that isn't a major concern when he put up a career-high assist tally. What many expected to be a âgap yearâ for the Celtics has been anything but, with the team boasting the second-best record in the East. And Brown has been the focal point due to Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon injury. |
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Dalano Banton Celtics add Dalano Banton on 10-day contract
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:25 AM
Brian Robb
Celtics signed Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Banton signed a 10-day deal with the Clippers a few days before the All-Star break and made two appearances for them, totaling less than 10 minutes. Now, he'll head across the country to Boston, where he'll be a temporary depth piece in the backcourt . |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? posts 19/11/3/1/2 line vs. Chicago
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:10 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? notched 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Playing against the Bulls for the first time since being traded at the deadline, Vu?evi? recorded his second double-double in three games as a Celtic. While he has been coming off the bench, the playing time has been good enough for Vooch to continue providing solid fantasy value. Neemias Queta (eight points, six rebounds, one assist and one block) remains in the starting lineup, but those who have him rostered will have a decision to make after watching him log 15 minutes on Wednesday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard drops 26 points, eight assists
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:09 PM
Payton Pritchard tallied 26 points (11-of-18 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Not only has the reigning Sixth Man of the Year not taken a step back since returning to the bench, but he's actually been better than he was as a starter. Pritchard has scored at least 24 points in four of the five games he's played since the lineup change, with Sunday's loss to the Knicks being the exception. Over the past two weeks, Pritchard has offered top-50 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Boston plays two games after the All-Star break to finish out Week 17, starting with the Warriors on February 19. |
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