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Baylor Scheierman Scheierman posts career-highs in rebounds, assists
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 9:12 AM
Baylor Scheierman recorded 10 points (3-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 13 rebounds, five assists and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Starting for the injured Sam Hauser (back), Scheierman had arguably the best game of his two-year NBA career. The second-year guard recorded his second double-double, finishing with career-highs in rebounds and assists. His fantasy ceiling depends on whether he starts or comes off the bench, but Scheierman will be worth streaming when allowed to approach 30 minutes, as he did against the Knicks. |
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Derrick White Derrick White hits three triples, scores 19 points
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 9:12 AM
Derrick White finished Sunday's loss to the Knicks with 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, four assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: White shot the ball well on Sunday, which has not been the norm for him this season. The Celtics guard is shooting 39 percent from the field, but his fantasy value remains excellent due to his production across multiple categories. White did not record any defensive stats on Sunday, but that has not been the norm for him. He'll look to go into the All-Star break on a high note when the Celtics face the Bulls on Wednesday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores team-high 26 points vs. NYK
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 9:11 AM
Jaylen Brown accounted for 26 points (11-of-25 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Brown did what he could to get the Celtics back into Sunday's game, including scoring or assisting on all 15 of the team's third-quarter points. Unfortunately for him, the other Celtics struggled to join the party, and the result was a 111-89 defeat. Brown has been outstanding all season long, and it's not like he had a bad game on Sunday. He and the Celtics play three games in Week 17, but only one will be played before the All-Star break. |
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Baylor Scheierman BOS starts White, Scheierman, Brown, Garza, Queta
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 6:14 AM
Keith Smith
Derrick White, Baylor Scheieirman, Jaylen Brown, Luka Garza and Neemias Queta will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: The Celtics are without Sam Hauser for Sunday's game due to lower back spasms. Scheierman will fill the resulting void, but he offers limited streaming value in that role. Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vu?evi? will anchor the bench unit. |
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Jayson Tatum Shams: Tatum (Achilles) starts controlled 5-on-5
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 6:11 AM
Keith Smith
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday that Jayson Tatum (Achilles) has begun to do some controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging with the Celtics coaching staff.
Analysis: Tatum has been out since rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Celtics' second-round series against the Knicks in May. While he has progressed faster than most returning from this severe of an injury, there is still no guarantee that Tatum will play this season. According to Charania, the forward still does not have a timeline to return. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) downgraded to out vs. New York
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 4:20 AM
Jack Simone
Sam Hauser (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Lower back spasms will keep Hauser out of Sunday's matchup with the Knicks. The last time he missed a game, Wednesday's win over the Rockets, the Celtics inserted Baylor Scheierman into the starting lineup. That could be the approach that Joe Mazzulla takes against the Knicks, but Scheierman is not a must-stream player in this spot. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? records 11/12/4/2 line in BOS debut
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:15 PM
Bobby Krivitsky
Nikola Vu?evi? recorded 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals in Friday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Vu?evi? came off the bench in his Celtics debut, and the veteran center put up a double-double. Vooch logged 28 minutes, with Luka Garza (two points, three rebounds) being the holdover whose opportunities took the biggest hit. He started but logged 10 minutes, while Neemias Queta (two points, 11 rebounds, and one assist) logged 22. With Vu?evi? in the fold, those who have Queta rostered can afford to be patient, while Garza managers should seek alternatives immediately. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard drops 24 points, four triples
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:14 PM
Payton Pritchard finished Friday's win over the Heat with 24 points (8-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Pritchard has scored at least 24 points in each of the last three games. The move to the bench appears to have enhanced the guard's value, an unsurprising development since he won Sixth Man of the Year last season. Just as crucial for fantasy managers is that Pritchard is still playing starters' minutes. Those who have him rostered may consider selling high in the final days before the default fantasy trade deadline, but they may be better off holding onto Pritchard. |
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Derrick White Derrick White records 21 points, four blocks
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:14 PM
Derrick White tallied 21 points (6-of-20 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal, four blocks and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: While he didn't shoot the ball well on Friday, category league managers didn't take much of a haircut because of White's overall value. After totaling four blocked shots in his previous seven games, White matched that number on Friday. The four rejections were three shy of his season and career-highs, which were recorded on December 30 against the Jazz. Despite the low field-goal percentage, White is providing third-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 29 points vs. MIA
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:13 PM
Jaylen Brown accounted for 29 points (11-of-25 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Brown and the Celtics started slowly, with the Heat outscoring Boston 29-15 in the first quarter and the All-Star wing shooting 1-of-6 from the field. The home team would eventually get going, pulling even with a 25-7 third-quarter run. Brown has scored at least 29 points in seven of his last ten games, continuing to play at an elite level. The Celtics end Week 16 with a home game against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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Luka Garza BOS starts White, Brown, Hauser, Garza, Queta
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 1:15 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Luka Garza and Neemias Queta will start Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Hauser is back in the lineup after missing Wednesday's win over the Rockets, but it isn't Garza who's headed to the bench. Instead, Baylor Scheierman will move to the second unit, with Garza's solid play earning him another start. Also, Nikola Vu?evi? will come off the bench in his Celtics debut. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? to make Celtics debut Friday
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 11:34 AM
Jack Simone
Nikola Vu?evi? (trade pending) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Acquired from the Bulls on Tuesday, Vu?evi? will be available to make his Celtics debut on Friday. While his addition to the rotation may not eliminate starter Neemias Queta's fantasy value since they have different skill sets, Vooch's arrival likely means fewer opportunities for Luka Garza. Those who have rostered Vu?evi? or Queta throughout the season should hold, at least until it's clear how head coach Joe Mazzulla will set up the new rotation. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (thumb) removed from injury report
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 11:30 AM
Jack Simone
Sam Hauser (thumb) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Hauser is back after missing Wednesday's win over the Rockets, the Celtics' second game in as many nights. With the sharpshooter back in the fold, Luka Garza will head to the bench. And with Nikola Vu?evi? available to make his Celtics' debut, Garza's limited fantasy value will take a hit. |
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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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