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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) available vs. Miami
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 11:26 AM
Jack Simone
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Brown did not play in Wednesday's win over the Rockets, which was Boston's second game in as many nights. His return will push Ron Harper Jr. to the bench, whether the fourth-year wing will have minimal value at best. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta records 19 rebounds, five blocks
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:31 PM
Neemias Queta tallied 10 points (3-of-4 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 19 rebounds, two assists, two steals and five blocks in Wednesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: Queta was dominant in Wednesday's blowout of the Rockets, finishing one rebound and one blocked shot shy of his career-highs in those categories. Add in the steals and percentages, and this was an excellent night for Queta managers. The question now is how Nikola Vu?evi?'s arrival affects Queta, but that may be a greater concern for Luka Garza (19/6/2/2 with two three-pointers in 34 minutes). At a minimum, the Celtics' frontcourt rotation received a needed boost via the Vu?evi? trade. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard drops 27 points, seven assists
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 27 points (9-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and five three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Pritchard came off the bench for both games of the Celtics' Texas two-step, and had a significant impact. In addition to giving the second unit needed ball-handling, the âP Rabbitâ totaled 53 points in wins over the Mavericks and Rockets. With Anfernee Simons no longer in the picture, Pritchard will likely remain in the sixth-man role. And that may actually boost his fantasy value. |
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Derrick White Derrick White scores game-high 28 points vs. HOU
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 4:30 PM
Derrick White accounted for 28 points (10-of-25 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, eight assists and six three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Rockets.
Analysis: After shooting 4-of-13 from the field in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks, White was better as the Celtics used a huge third quarter to win in Houston without Jaylen Brown. The Celtics' guard finished with his first 20-point game in nearly a month, as the 28 points were the most for him since a January 10 loss to the Spurs. However, even with the decreased field-goal percentage, White's fantasy value has been fine because of everything else that he brings to the table. The Celtics head home for their final two games of Week 16, Friday against the Heat and Sunday against the Knicks. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) downgraded to out
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 1:13 PM
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Hamstring and knee injuries will keep Brown out for the second game of Boston's back-to-back in Texas. Payton Pritchard came off the bench in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks, and Brown's absence may push him back into the starting five. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (personal) remains out vs. Houston
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (personal) has been ruled out against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Analysis: This will be a second straight game with Boucher away from the team, but that won't impact the Celtics' rotation. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (thumb) ruled out vs. Houston
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Hauser (thumb) has been ruled out against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Hauser will miss the second leg of this back-to-back, though with a thumb injury, it likely isn't to manage an injury. With Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) doubtful, Payton Pritchard and either Jordan Walsh or Hugo Gonzalez should step into the starting unit. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) doubtful vs. HOU
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is doubtful to play against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Analysis: Brown finished with 33 points and 11 rebounds in Tuesday's win over Dallas, but he is expected to sit out the second leg of this back-to-back. Sam Hauser (thumb) is out, which means there will be two open spots in the starting unit. Payton Pritchard should be back in the starting lineup, while either Jordan Walsh or Hugo Gonzalez should fill the other spot. |
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Derrick White Derrick White dishes out eight assists vs. Dallas
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 5:44 PM
Derrick White amassed 11 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: White didn't shoot the ball well on Tuesday, and he's making just 39 percent of his attempts on the season. However, his ability to provide value across the stat line is why he remains such a valuable player in fantasy basketball. White recorded a team-high eight assists on Tuesday, the third straight game he's finished with at eight or more. He'll look to clean up the shooting some on Wednesday against the Rockets. |
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Luka Garza Luka Garza sinks four triples, scores 16 points
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 5:43 PM
Luka Garza accumulated 16 points (6-of-8 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Hours after the Celtics acquired a center with perimeter shooting ability in Nikola Vu?evi?, Garza showed that he's capable of providing value in that regard as well. He made all four of his three-point attempts in Dallas, with the 16 points matching his season-high. As a result, Garza's playing time received a bump, with the 20 minutes being seven more than his total in Sunday's win over the Bucks. It's unknown when Vu?evi? will join the Celtics, but Garza's opportunities will likely take a hit when the time comes. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard scores 26 points in reserve role
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 5:43 PM
Payton Pritchard notched 26 points (12-of-20 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Pritchard, who won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award last season, started each of the Celtics' first 48 games of the 2025-26 campaign. That changed on Tuesday, but there were no issues with the adjustment for the guard. Pritchard shot 60 percent from the field, recorded seven assists, and still played 35 minutes. Baylor Scheierman (3/7/3/1/1 with one three-pointer) started and played 28 minutes, offering limited value in that role. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Pritchard is a player who has to be rostered in all leagues. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown records team-high 33 points vs. DAL
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 5:42 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Tuesday's win over the Mavericks with 33 points (15-of-29 FGs, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Brown came out hot on Tuesday, scoring 15 points in the first quarter. Other Celtics stepped up in the final three periods to help seal the win, while JB finished with his second consecutive 30-point double-double. With the Celtics visiting the Rockets on Wednesday, it would be unsurprising if Brown showed up on the initial injury report. While he did play both games of the team's most recent back-to-back, there were two instances earlier this season when he did not. |
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Baylor Scheierman BOS starts White, Baylor, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: The Celtics have Payton Pritchard for Tuesday's game, but he will come off the bench while Scheierman steps into the lineup. The second-year guard has made a few spot starts recently, but the production has not been such that he's a must-stream. That said, Tuesday's matchup could be favorable because of the Mavericks' limited depth. |
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Nikola Vucevic Shams: Nikola Vu?evi? traded to Celtics
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 9:43 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Nikola Vu?evi? has been traded to the Boston Celtics.
Analysis: With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan already in Sacramento, the final player in Chicago's failed âBig 3" is now gone. Vooch gives Boston its much-needed center while sending a sharpshooting microwave scorer to the Bulls. Vu?evi?'s arrival in Boston makes Neemias Queta a drop candidate in standard leagues, as the veteran big man has a storied history of durability. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (personal) out Tuesday vs. Dallas
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 9:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (personal) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Analysis: Boucher will sit out against Dallas, but his availability isn't meaningful in the world of fantasy hoops, and it doesn't affect Boston's rotation. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (personal) questionable Tuesday
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 6:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Mavericks.
Analysis: Boucher is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his availability. Even if he's cleared to play, Boucher hasn't been part of Boston's rotation, so his status isn't particularly meaningful to fantasy managers. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta posts 14/8/4 line vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:59 AM
Neemias Queta recorded 14 points (7-of-10 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Queta is rounding back into form after an illness factored into his limited production over a three-game stretch that concluded with a January 26 win over the Trail Blazers. Over his last two games, the Celtics center has totaled 24 points, 23 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocked shots. Queta will look to carry over his last two games into a four-game Week 16, which begins on Tuesday in Dallas. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons sinks six triples, scores 27
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:59 AM
Anfernee Simons finished Sunday's win over the Bucks with 27 points (10-of-18 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and six three-pointers.
Analysis: After consecutive nine-point outings against the Pistons and Pacers, Simons has reached double figures in six straight games. He was rolling on Sunday, shooting 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, with the 27 points being the most Simons has scored in a game since going for 39 in a January 15 win over the Heat. The limited assists and defensive production limit Simons' ceiling in category leagues, with him being a better option in points leagues. |
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Derrick White Derrick White dishes out eight assists vs. MIL
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:59 AM
Derrick White amassed 17 points (6-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: White filled the stat sheet on Sunday, with a blocked shot being the only thing missing from his line. The Celtics' guard continues to provide excellent fantasy value, especially for those competing in category leagues. Heading into the final full week of play before the All-Star break, White is providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. The Celtics play four games in Week 16, beginning with a road back-to-back against the Mavericks and Rockets. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops 30 points, 13 rebounds vs. MIL
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:56 AM
Jaylen Brown accounted for 30 points (12-of-20 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 13 rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Brown was the star in the inaugural NBA Pioneers Classic, scoring 30 points on 60 percent shooting and recording his ninth double-double of the season. Named an All-Star Game starter last month, Brown has played at an All-NBA-caliber level throughout the season, and fantasy managers have reaped the rewards. The Celtics play four games in Week 16, starting with a Texas two-step against the Mavericks and Rockets. |
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