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Jayson Tatum Tatum posts double-double despite poor shooting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 12:55 PM
Jayson Tatum recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 13 points (6-of-23 FGs), four rebounds and 11 assists against the Pistons.
Analysis: Tatum had a decent first half and entered the break with 11 points. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to replicate any of that success after halftime. He shot 1-of-10 from the floor in the second half, which wasn't enough for Boston to hold onto the big lead they took in the third quarter. It was a rough start to the year for him, though he was the primary playmaker for them. If he can continue to dish out the dimes like he did in this game, he could be in for a strong season, especially once the shooting percentage evens out. |
Mitchell Robinson Mitchell Robinson swats two shots as starter
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 12:48 PM
Bobby Manning
Mitchell Robinson made his Celtics debut on Tuesday and finished with four points (2-of-2 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks against the Pistons.
Analysis: Robinson got the starting nod in his debut for the Celtics, but, as expected, he didn't dominate the minutes. Neemias Queta played 22 minutes off the bench, and Luka Garza logged eight minutes, leaving Robinson with the other 18. It's absolutely worth noting that Robinson injured his ankle in this game and was seen icing it after, though Joe Mazzulla downplayed the severity. If Robinson ends up missing any time, Queta will likely slide back into the starting lineup. |
Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh logs 13 minutes as starter vs. DET
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM
Jordan Walsh started on Tuesday and contributed six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block against the Pistons.
Analysis: Walsh got the starting nod at shooting guard for the opener, but that didn't result in him playing starter-level minutes. He logged 13 minutes, which was fewer than Payton Pritchard (28 minutes), Sam Hauser (18) and Baylor Scheierman (18). Walsh may or may not continue getting the starting nod, but it's clear he's not currently worth rostering in most formats. |
Paul George Paul George drops 38 points in Celtics debut
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM
Paul George led the Celtics with 38 points (12-of-21 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, five steals and seven three-pointers in a 121-113 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday.
Analysis: What a debut it was for PG's tenure in Boston. He scored 17 points in the first half, and then he came out hot in the third quarter, scoring 14 points in the frame without missing. He wasn't able to add much else in the fourth quarter to counter the Pistons' run, but it was still a superb first game for George. Outside of the scoring, he was also able to make a big impact on the defensive end. If he's able to be this effective for Boston this season, they'll contend for the top spot in the East, and George will end up being one of the best picks in fantasy hoops. |
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Mitchell Robinson BOS starting White, Walsh, Tatum, George, Robinson
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 8:55 AM
Bobby Manning
Celtics reporter Bobby Manning reports that the Celtics will start Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George and Mitchell Robinson in Tuesday's season opener against the Pistons.
Analysis: White, George and Tatum were all locks for the starting lineup, but the remaining two spots were up for grabs. Walsh will slot into the final wing spot, and Robinson will replace Neemias Queta as the starting center. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla experimented with lineups throughout the 2025-26 campaign, and that may be the case in 2026-27. |
Xavier Cooks Chris Cenac gets 12 and 8 in start
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 3:41 PM
Chris Cenac puts up 12 points (6-of-10 FGs), 8 rebounds, an assist, a steal, a block, in 19 minutes against the 76ers.
Analysis: While Chris Cenac is not likely to impact fantasy leagues this season, it's nice to see what he was able to do in the start. Embiid was a difficult matchup who got him into foul trouble. Cenac has the tools to be an impactful player, but his decision making held him back in college. He likes to being coached hard, which will make him a good fit for Mazzulla. In dynasty leagues, you will have to be patient this year and pay attention to flashes in the G League this year. |
Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard dishes out 11 assists vs. CHA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:57 PM
Payton Pritchard tallied seven points (3-of-11 FGs), three rebounds, 11 assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's exhibition against the Hornets.
Analysis: Pritchard, who signed a two-year, $44.2 million extension on Tuesday, racked up a game-high 11 assists on Wednesday. He's coming off his most productive season to date, posting career-best averages in points, rebounds, and assists. Pritchard finished last season as a top-100 player in 12-team formats, and fantasy managers can reasonably expect similar production in 2026-27. |
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Mitchell Robinson Mitchell Robinson posts 12 points, three blocks
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:55 PM
Mitchell Robinson amassed 12 points (5-of-5 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks in Wednesday's exhibition against the Hornets.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in his first preseason appearances as a Celtic, Robinson started on Wednesday. The 7-footer had an excellent night, not missing a shot from the field or the foul line while also blocking three shots. Neemias Queta (16 points, one rebound and one assist) still played more, logging 24 minutes to Robinson's 17. At times, the two shared the court in a big lineup, with Queta sliding up to power forward. As long as he's available, Robinson should get the minutes needed to provide late-round value, especially for managers punting free-throw percentage. |
Derrick White Derrick White posts 17 points, four steals vs. CHA
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:55 PM
Derrick White tallied 17 points (6-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Wednesday's exhibition against the Hornets.
Analysis: White is coming off his worst season in field-goal percentage, making just 39.4 percent of his attempts. However, he still provided top-50 fantasy value because of everything else he does to help the Celtics win. Fantasy managers should expect White to bounce back with his shooting while still offering reliable fantasy value across the board. His ceiling may be somewhat limited, but his fantasy floor is strong and reliable. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum logs 29 minutes vs. Charlotte
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 3:54 PM
Jayson Tatum finished Wednesday's exhibition against the Hornets with 19 points (8-of-17 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: The Celtics have one more preseason game, Friday night in Philadelphia, and Tatum's Wednesday workload could mean he sits that one out. He played 29 minutes against Charlotte and led all scorers with 19 points. Tatum also recorded six assists, and Payton Pritchard was the only Celtic with more. Tatum has a first-round ADP in Yahoo drafts, and with good reason. As long as he stays healthy, JT should be an elite fantasy option in any league format. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard inks 2-year extension w/ Celtics
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 9:55 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million extension with the Celtics that includes a mutual option in 2029-30.
Analysis: The six-year vet has seen his role blossom from rotational microwave-scorer in Year 1 to key piece of Boston's 2023-24 title run and 2024-25 Sixth Man of the Year. Pritchard enjoyed the most productive season of his career in 2025-26, posting career-highs with 17 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 32.6 minutes. Jayson Tatum is back in the mix to open the season, but Pritchard should remain a key scorer and playmaker, and the extension he signed is a reflection of the team's confidence in him as a foundational franchise player. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum scores 23 as Celtics demolish 76ers
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:24 PM
Jayson Tatum amassed 23 points (9-of-19 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes, leading the Celtics to a 144-106 blowout win over the 76ers in preseason action on Saturday.
Analysis: The Celtics looked early on like a team with a lot of guys playing together for the first time before Tatum started to assert himself from a facilitating and scoring standpoint. Things turned around rather quickly afterwards as the new-look Tatum and Paul George combination seemed like a natural fit playing together on both ends of the floor. He also made sure to involve offseason acquisition Mitchell Robinson with a couple early pick-and-roll opportunities. It's abundantly clear that this version of the Celtics has been built to revolve entirely around Tatum with an assortment of quality complementary pieces. The 28-year-old franchise cornerstone looks completely healthy after missing most of last year recovering from an Achilles injury and will be a top-five range pick in most fantasy drafts this fall. |
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Paul George Paul George posts 13/5/4/5 line in preseason debut
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:22 PM
Paul George accumulated 13 points (3-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, four assists and five steals over 24 minutes in Saturday's preseason win over the 76ers.
Analysis: It won't really show up in the statsheet, but George looked completely locked-in from a defensive standpoint in his unofficial Celtics debut, fitting in seamlessly with Boston's complicated defensive rotations. He dished out four assists and generated five steals, looking like the perfect complimentary piece to Jayson Tatum. That role won't translate to astronomical fantasy value, but his status as Boston's secondary offensive option, along with his all-around fantasy impact, locks him in as a top-50 range pick in drafts this fall. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard drops 25 in preseason blowout
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 4:20 PM
Payton Pritchard poured in a game-high 25 points (7-of-12 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds and seven assists over 24 minutes in Saturday's lopsided preseason win over the 76ers.
Analysis: Boston's bench looked to be in midseason form with Pritchard carrying the bulk of the scoring workload for the non-Tatum unit as he finished the opening half with a team-high 15 points. He drained 5-of-8 attempts from three-point range and finished second on the Celtics behind Jayson Tatum with 12 shot attempts. Pritchard remains a streaky shooter capable of putting up huge scoring numbers when he's in a groove. He'll be a top-100 range selection in fantasy drafts this fall. |
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Xavier Cooks Chris Cenac Jr. blocks four shots vs. Cleveland
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:42 PM
Chris Cenac Jr. finished Thursday's exhibition against the Cavaliers with seven points (3-of-13 FGs, 1-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and four blocks.
Analysis: Cenac struggling with his shot in his unofficial Celtics debut was unsurprising, as he's still a work in progress offensively. Still, the first-round pick out of Houston played with a high motor and posted solid numbers in rebounds and blocks. Given Boston's expected rotation, Cenac will face tough odds to lock down minutes once the regular season begins. However, he is a player you have to roster in dynasty leagues. |
Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman hits four three-pointers vs. CLE
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Baylor Scheierman recorded 16 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Thursday's exhibition against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: None of Boston's projected starters were available for Thursday's preseason opener, giving Scheierman more opportunities. The third-year guard, who appeared in 77 games last season, shot 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and was one of four Celtics starters to score in double figures. While not someone worth taking in most drafts, Scheierman may have value as a streamer at various points this season, especially if Paul George's availability remains an issue. |
Luka Garza Luka Garza scores game-high 22 points vs. Cavs
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Luka Garza finished Thursday's exhibition against the Cavaliers with 22 points (6-of-17 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Garza didn't have the most accurate night shooting the basketball, but matching up with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen isn't easy. With most of the Celtics' expected key contributors getting the night off, Garza took on a marquee role against the Cavaliers and finished with a double-double and three blocks. Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson will occupy the first two spots in the Celtics' rotation at center, so drafting Garza won't offer much upside in most leagues. However, given Robinson's injury history, Garza could be a streaming option on some nights. |
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Mitchell Robinson Robinson confident he can play more minutes
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:56 AM
The Athletic
During Celtics media day, Mitchell Robinson expressed confidence that he can play more minutes this season.
Analysis: After spending the first eight seasons of his NBA career with the Knicks, Robinson moved north and signed with the Celtics in free agency. One question for the 7-footer is how much he'll be able to play after ankle issues limited his minutes in each of his final three seasons with the Knicks. Robinson, likely to serve as Neemias Queta's backup, expressed confidence that he'll be able to play more after averaging 19.6 minutes per game last season. âOh, definitely. I feel very confident in myself,â Robinson said. âI've been working on my body this whole summer. Figuring things out. And I'm very confident in myself right now.â If he can get his playing time into the mid-20s, that would make Robinson a viable option for fantasy managers, especially those willing to punt free-throw percentage. However, Queta's presence does limit Robinson's fantasy ceiling. |
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Jayson Tatum Tatum 'feels great' going into training camp
Mon, Sep 28, 2026, 6:07 AM
Keith Smith
Jayson Tatum (knee) said on Monday that he âfeels greatâ going into Celtics training camp.
Analysis: After suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in the second round of the 2025 playoffs, Tatum surprised many by returning to action in early March. However, the Celtics star played only 16 games before a lingering left knee issue kept him out of Game 7 of Boston's first-round series against Philadelphia. The good news is that Tatum spent most of his offseason getting âstronger and more explosiveâ instead of rehab, and he âfeels greatâ going into training camp. That's excellent news for the Celtics and for fantasy managers, who should look to select Tatum in the first round of standard league drafts. |
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Jordan Walsh Jordan Walsh agrees to 3-year extension
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:10 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $15 million extension to remain with the Boston Celtics.
Analysis: With Jayson Tatum out for most of the season, Walsh took on an increased role for the shorthanded Celtics. He'll be rewarded with an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2029-30 season. |
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