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Derrick White Derrick White records 4/9/5 line with three swats
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 4:54 PM
Derrick White struggled on Monday and finished with just four points (1-of-11 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks against the Pistons.
Analysis: White has had an excellent season despite a poor field goal percentage, but the last few games have been rough for him as a scorer. Over his last three games, White is averaging 6.3 points per game on 22.7 percent shooting. However, he's also averaging 6.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.7 blocks per game during that stretch. He'll get back on track offensively, but it is encouraging that he can still make an impact even when he's ineffective as a scorer. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard tallies 17/3/3 line in return
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 4:51 PM
Payton Pritchard returned to the lineup on Monday and contributed 17 points (5-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers against the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard was back in the lineup after missing his first game of the season on Saturday. The game before that, he was held to a season-low two points, but he was able to get back on track in this one. He didn't contribute big numbers, but he was efficient as a scorer. Pritchard has been productive for most of the season and should have no issues getting back on track against the Pacers on Wednesday. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 32 points in loss
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 4:48 PM
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics on Monday with 32 points (11-of-28 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in a 104-103 loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Hours after he was named an All-Star starter, Brown led the Celtics in scoring. Unfortunately, his game-winning shot attempt didn't fall, so he wasn't able to cap the night in dramatic fashion. Still, it was another excellent scoring performance for him, even if it didn't come efficiently. Brown has been fantastic all season and will continue to be one of the best scorers in the league. He'll look to keep it going against the Pacers on Wednesday. |
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Payton Pritchard BOS starts White, Pritchard, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 1:38 PM
Boston Celtics
Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard is back in the Celtics' lineup after missing Saturday's win over the Hawks. His return means that Baylor Scheierman will come off the bench, eliminating what little streaming value he had as a spot starter. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (back) available Monday vs. Detroit
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 12:50 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Boucher is available to play. However, he has not appeared in a game since November 23, so a DNP-CD is the more likely outcome. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (back) upgraded to probable Monday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 6:14 AM
Noa Dalzell
Chris Boucher (back) is probable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Boucher, who was initially questionable for Monday night, has not appeared in a game since November 23. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Celtics' rotation. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (ankle) available Monday vs. DET
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 6:10 AM
Noa Dalzell
Payton Pritchard (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard is back after missing Saturday's win over the Hawks. His return means that Baylor Scheierman will head to the bench, making the second-year guard a non-factor in redraft leagues. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (ankle) questionable Monday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Payton Pritchard (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Pritchard did not play in Saturday's win over the Hawks, with Baylor Scheierman starting in his place and playing 32 minutes. Scheierman could retain that role if Pritchard sits out Monday's game, but he has not been productive enough to merit being streamed. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) out Monday vs. Detroit
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:28 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Minott (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Monday's game will be the seventh that Minott has missed with a sprained ankle, and he does not have a return timeline. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has not been guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (back) questionable Monday vs. DET
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Even if he's cleared to play, Boucher is unlikely to be part of the Celtics' rotation on Monday. There's no need to have him on fantasy rosters. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown drops 41 points as Celtics demolish Hawks
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:49 PM
Jaylen Brown went off for 41 points (14-of-30 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 29 minutes, leading the Celtics to a 132-106 blowout win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Brown was on pace to threaten the lofty 50-point threshold for the second time in the past month, but ended up sitting out the final quarter with the Celtics leading by more than 40 points. He set the tone early on in this one, erupting for a staggering 29 first-half points on 10-of-19 from the floor, while also getting to the free throw line nine times, as the Celtics built a commanding 82-51 advantage. The 29-year-old MVP candidate has eclipsed the 25-point plateau in six of his last seven games since January 1. It's abundantly clear that he's capable of carrying a contending team as their primary scoring option. The Celtics have a busy four-game week on tap with showdowns against the Pistons, Pacers, Nets and Bulls. |
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Sam Hauser Hauser hits 10 three-pointers in win over Hawks
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:46 PM
Sam Hauser exploded for a season-high 30 points (10-of-21 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in Saturday's lopsided win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Hauser took advantage of some additional shot opportunities with Peyton Pritchard (ankle) sitting this one out. The 28-year-old sharpshooter knocked down a surreal seven three-pointers in the opening half, finishing with 21 points, to help the Celtics race out to a 31-point lead at the break. He finished with double-digit three-pointers for the first time in his career, falling just three points shy of matching his previous career-high mark of 33 points. It was an unbelievable shooting performance and illustrative of the type of impact Hauser can have when he's in a groove. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman to make spot start Saturday
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 1:11 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Baylor Scheierman, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: The Celtics won't have Payton Pritchard for Saturday's game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Scheierman receives the nod, which raises his fantasy ceiling slightly. However, Anfernee Simons may benefit the most despite coming off the bench. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (back) out Saturday vs. Atlanta
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Bobby Krivitsky
Chris Boucher (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Boucher has not appeared in a game since November 23. His absence will not affect fantasy basketball or the Celtics' rotation. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (ankle) ruled out vs. Atlanta
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 6:58 AM
Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard (ankle) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday.
Analysis: Pritchard was initially listed as doubtful and has now officially been downgraded to out for the first time this season. Anfernee Simons should slide into the starting lineup and get an opportunity to build on his 39-point performance against the Heat on Thursday. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) to miss sixth straight game
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 10:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Minott (ankle) has been ruled out against the Hawks on Saturday.
Analysis: This will be a sixth straight absence for Minott with no end in sight. Sam Hauser and Jordan Walsh may take on a few extra minutes with Minott out, but he had practically fallen out of the rotation prior to this string of absences. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (ankle) doubtful vs. Atlanta
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 10:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Payton Pritchard (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Hawks on Saturday.
Analysis: Pritchard is expected to miss a game for the first time this season. Anfernee Simons, who scored 39 points against Miami on Thursday, should enter the starting lineup and could be in for another big night in a larger role. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons explodes for 39 points in win over Heat
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:20 PM
Anfernee Simons erupted for a season-high 39 points (13-of-28 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes off the bench on Thursday, leading the Celtics to a 119-114 comeback win over the Heat.
Analysis: Simons went full supernova in this one, spearheading Boston's late-game rally as they erased a double-digit deficit to take the lead with just over five minutes left in regulation, scoring 18 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter alone. The 26-year-old scoring machine slashed to the rim with greater frequency than usual and knocked down 7-of-16 attempts from three-point range. He's shown flashes of gargantuan scoring upside, but the simply volume hasn't been there on a consistent enough basis in a limited role off the bench to make a significant fantasy impact. A performance like this shows exactly why he's the perfect complementary option for Jaylen Brown as a secondary creator capable of carrying the offense for extended stretches. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown chips in 27 points in comeback victory
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:19 PM
Jaylen Brown supplied 27 points (9-of-24 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs) and seven rebounds over 30 minutes during Thursday's comeback win over the Heat.
Analysis: Brown wasn't exactly efficient in his return following a one-game absence due to lower back spasms but he came through with a couple key baskets late, pouring in 20 of his 27 points in the second half as the upstart Celtics pulled off an impressive comeback to erase a nearly 20-point deficit. He drained a clutch three-pointer with just over four minutes left in regulation and added a couple additional buckets down the home stretch. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone has been phenomenal this season, averaging 29.4 points through 37 games, emerging as a legitimate MVP candidate. |
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Neemias Queta Queta falls just shy of double-double in victory
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 4:18 PM
Neemias Queta chipped in nine points (4-of-5 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one steal and one block over 19 minutes in Thursday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Queta continues to be a revelation for the Celtics this season as he's proven to be an effective rim protector and pick-and-roll threat for Boston's revamped offense. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 10.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks through 38 games, delivering eighth-round fantasy value during that span. |
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