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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (back) doubtful Monday vs. Indiana
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:55 AM
Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Absent from the first injury report released by the Celtics, Brown is now doubtful due to lower back spasms. His absence would result in more prominent roles for Anfernee Simons and Baylor Scheierman, not to mention starters Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (hamstring) questionable Monday vs. IND
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:17 AM
Justin Turpin
Sam Hauser (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Hauser was a late scratch for Saturday's loss to the Spurs, resulting in Hugo González starting and Jordan Walsh's minutes matching those of Victor Wembanyama. If Hauser can't play on Monday, the Celtics will stick with a rotation of González and Walsh. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) out Monday vs. Indiana
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:15 AM
Justin Turpin
Josh Minott (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Minott's continued absence, with Monday's game being the fourth that he's missed, does not affect fantasy basketball. With Sam Hauser also out for Saturday's loss to the Spurs, Hugo González and Jordan Walsh made up the rotation at the power forward position. |
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Derrick White White rips Spurs for 29 points in losing effort
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 4:47 PM
Derrick White posted a team-high 29 points (11-of-26 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks over 42 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: White brought a little extra against his former organization, finishing just shy of his fourth 30-point performance of the season. The 31-year-old guard provided his usual blend of scoring and defensive impact in this one, notching four stocks, while coming up just short of reaching double-digit rebounds for the first time this year. He's been one of the hottest all-around players in the fantasy landscape of late, averaging an absurd 19.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.5 blocks in eight games over the past two weeks. The Celtics are in line for a three-game week that includes road showdowns against the Pacers, Heat and Hawks. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown records 27/8/7 line in loss to Spurs
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 4:46 PM
Jaylen Brown stayed hot with 27 points (11-of-28 FGs), eight rebounds and seven assists over 43 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Brown flirted with a triple-double on the second night of a back-to-back after dropping 25 points in a win over the Raptors on Friday evening. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone has gone up a level this season as Boston's primary scoring option, averaging 29.5 points through 36 games. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (hamstring) out Saturday vs. SAS
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
Justin Turpin
Sam Hauser (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Absent from the Celtics' initial injury report, Hauser will not play due to tightness in his right hamstring. With Josh Minott (ankle) also out, Jordan Walsh will likely move into the starting lineup, and Hugo González should pick up a few additional minutes off the bench. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) remains out vs. San Antonio
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 6:42 AM
Taylor Snow
Josh Minott (ankle) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Friday.
Analysis: This will be a third straight absence for Minott, whose place in the Celtics' rotation has dropped off in recent weeks. Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez will take on a few extra minutes with Minott out again. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown stays hot with 25 as Celtics defeat Raptors
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:28 PM
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to a commanding 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday, amassing 25 points (6-of-16 FGs, 12-of-13 FTs), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block over 35 minutes.
Analysis: It's not hyperbolic to suggest that Brown has morphed into a legitimate MVP candidate this season as he's topped 25 points in 13 of 15 games since the start of December while propelling the Celtics towards the apex of the Eastern Conference without Jayson Tatum. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone contributed 13 early points as the Celtics shot 61 percent from the floor in the opening half and wound up pulling away in the late stages. He got to the charity stripe a whopping 13 times and knocked down his final 12 attempts from the line. The Celtics have been one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, winning 13 of their last 17 game. They'll close out a back-to-back on Saturday evening when they host the Spurs at TG Garden. |
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Payton Pritchard Pritchard scores game-high 27 points in C's win
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:27 PM
Payton Pritchard poured in a game-high 27 points (12-of-19 FGs), five rebounds, eight assists and one block over 29 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Pritchard showcases his signature skillset in this one, consistently driving to the basket and creating shot opportunities beyond the arc, parachuting in whenever the Celtics needed to create something out of nothing on a possession. The 27-year-old sharp-shooting facilitator dished out eight assists while scoring 16 of his 27 points in the second half to help Boston pull away for a relatively easy win. He's been a phenomenal fantasy contributor over the past two weeks, averaging 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks across seven games during that span. |
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Sam Hauser Hauser knocks down five triples in C's victory
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:26 PM
Sam Hauser finished with 19 points (7-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors.
Analysis: Hauser was feeling it in the early stages of the contest, hitting four three-pointers in the opening stanza as the Celtics built an early advantage. The 28-year-old sharpshooter doesn't offer a ton of fantasy value as he's prone to the typical ebbs and flows that a hot-and-cold three-point specialist typically deals with on a night-to-night basis. This was just his ninth double-digit scoring performance of the season. |
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Derrick White White totals 18 points, five dimes, two blocks
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, 3:25 PM
Derrick White recorded 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 37 minutes during Friday's victory over the Raptors.
Analysis: White has been one of the most impactful fantasy contributors over the past two weeks, delivering first-round value during that seven-game span, averaging 18.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.6 steals and a staggering 2.6 blocks. The 31-year-old defensive wizard became just the fourth player 6-foot-4 or under to record 500 career blocks earlier this week and has notched at least two blocks in five of his last six games. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) ruled out Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Jan 8, 2026, 10:36 AM
Taylor Snow
Josh Minott (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Minott will miss a third straight game with a sprained left ankle. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the Celtics have relied more on Jordan Walsh and Sam Hauser in recent games. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons hits three triples, scores 15
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:28 PM
Anfernee Simons recorded 15 points (6-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Simons continues to get more comfortable with his role in Boston, having scored in double figures in six straight and nine of his last ten games. Unfortunately for fantasy managers who have him rostered, this has not resulted in increased fantasy value. Over the past three weeks, Simons is still ranked outside the top-150 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Given how competitive the Celtics have been, it would be surprising to see them make any drastic changes to the roster before the trade deadline, which would not be a good thing for Simons' fantasy value. |
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Derrick White Derrick White records 17 points, three blocks
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:28 PM
Derrick White tallied 17 points (7-of-19 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Being the best shot-blocking guard in the NBA gives White's fantasy value a welcome boost, especially in category leagues. He recorded three more rejections on Wednesday, extending his streak with at least one to 11 consecutive games. Due partly to that production, White has been a first-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past three weeks. The Celtics return to action on Friday against the Raptors. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta corrals career-high 20 rebounds
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:27 PM
Neemias Queta finished Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets with six points (3-of-8 FGs) and 20 rebounds.
Analysis: Queta's overall stat line was lean, except in one category: rebounds. Two days removed from grabbing 13 boards in a win over the Bulls, he tallied a career-high 20 against the Nuggets. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Queta has offered top-100 per-game value over the past two weeks. Given his productivity throughout the season, the former second-round pick is worth a look in some 12-team formats, especially where there's a need for rebounds. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores game-high 33 points vs. DEN
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 4:27 PM
Jaylen Brown accumulated 33 points (14-of-29 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: After a rough night in Monday's win over the Bulls, Brown got back on track Wednesday night in terms of scoring. Since December 2, he's tallied at least 30 points in 11 of the 14 games that he's played. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and the overall stat line recorded on Wednesday was excellent. However, Brown was responsible for seven turnovers, the most he's had in a game since November 18 (eight vs. Brooklyn). Due to that category, there has been a three-round gap in Brown's eight- and nine-cat values over the past month. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) out Wednesday vs. Denver
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 10:13 AM
Justin Turpin
Josh Minott (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: After making eight consecutive starts early in the season, Minott's playing time has decreased in recent games. His absence will not significantly affect fantasy basketball, especially with Jordan Walsh being available. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard has 21/6/5 line in win over Bulls
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 4:08 PM
Payton Pritchard had 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: The Celtics had a 21-point lead at halftime after Pritchard hit one of his classic buzzer-beating three-pointers at the end of the second quarter. Most of the rest of his points came on pull-up shots in the lane. Pritchard has provided sixth-round per game value this season. The Celtics will be back on the floor Wednesday against the Nuggets. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons drops 27 points in win over Bulls
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 3:58 PM
Anfernee Simons had 27 points (9-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one block and eight three-pointers in the Celtics' 115-101 victory over the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: It was a tale of two halves for Simons on Monday. He had no points in the first half, but dropped 27 points with eight three-pointers in the second half of the win over the Bulls. The 26-year-old shooting guard is averaging 13.1 points per game this year, but he's scored at least 20 points in two of his last four games. Still, his scoring has fallen off since averaging 19.3 points per game last year. Simons isn't going to be fantasy relevant without more consistent scoring. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown drops 50 points as Celtics rout Clippers
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:11 PM
Jaylen Brown exploded for a career-high 50 points (18-of-26 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), three rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes, powering the Celtics to a 146-115 blowout win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Brown's magnum opus featured an extremely efficient shooting performance as he knocked down 18-of-26 attempts, including 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, finishing at nearly 70 percent from the floor. It was his second 50-point effort, matching his previous career-high mark set back on January 2, 2022. The 29-year-old franchise cornerstone combined with teammate Derrick White for 24 first-quarter points as Boston erupted for a season-high 42 points in the opening stanza and simply never looked back. It was a sublime all-around performance as Brown also locked up Clippers star Kawhi Leonard on the defensive end of the floor. He's scored at least 29 points in 11 of his last 12 games since December 2. Unreal. The Celtics return home next week for a four-game slate that includes matchups against the Bulls, Nuggets, Raptors and Spurs. |
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