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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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Derrick White White posts 29 points, three âstocksâ in blowout
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:01 PM
Derrick White went off for 29 points (10-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks over 37 minutes during Saturday's lopsided win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Jaylen Brown's 50-point explosion will grab most of the headlines in this one-sided affair, but White remains the unheralded straw that stirs the metaphorical drink on both ends of the floor. The 31-year-old guard, who ranks second in the league in âstocksâ (steals and blocks), added three more to the ledger while defending Clippers superstars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who were held to fewer than 25 points each. He's topped 20 points in eight of his last 14 games since December 2. |
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Sam Hauser BOS starts White, Pritchard, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 4:10 PM
Sean Grande
Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The lone change to the Celtics' starting lineup is Hauser, who replaces Jordan Walsh after hitting five three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Kings. While Walsh is the superior defender, Hauser's three-point production gives him a solid chance of offering value in category leagues. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser drains five three-pointers vs. Kings
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:04 PM
Sam Hauser totaled 15 points (5-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in the win over the Kings on Thursday.
Analysis: Less than one week removed from seven made threes against the Pacers, Hauser popped off for five triples against the Kings. The veteran sharpshooter also made contributions on the glass during his 29 minutes of game action. Hauser won't provide much fantasy value aside from three-point shooting, but he's a fine streaming option for those managers in category leagues who could use a boost to their three-point production. |
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Derrick White Derrick White tallies 16/5/7 line in win over SAC
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:01 PM
Derrick White added 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: On the heels of a seven-block performance against the Jazz, White was much quieter as a shot blocker on Thursday. Still, he accumulated four stocks on the defensive end to go along with his team-high in assists and his second consecutive game with at least 15 points. Inefficient shooting, especially from beyond the arc, prevented him from having a great final line. Still, he was solid and continues to put up good fantasy production. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown logs double-double in win over Kings
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
Jaylen Brown amassed 29 points (11-of-25 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in the win over the Kings on Thursday.
Analysis: Despite not shooting well from beyond the arc, Brown nearly found his way to the 30-point mark. He flourished inside the arc and additionally hit the glass hard to tally a double-double. The former Finals MVP did commit five turnovers, however, signaling that it wasn't easy for him against this Sacramento defense. Still, he finished with another strong line in what's been a successful season for him as the clear No. 1 option in Boston. |
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Chris Boucher Boucher (personal) is available on Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 9:28 AM
Boston Celtics
Chris Boucher (personal) is available to play against the Kings on Thursday.
Analysis: Boucher had been out since Christmas for personal reasons, but he will be available to play on Thursday. He has not been a huge part of the Celtics' rotation this year and should not be counted on in fantasy leagues. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (personal) questionable vs. Kings
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (personal) is questionable to play against the Kings on Thursday.
Analysis: Boucher has been out since Christmas Day due to personal reasons but could return to take on Sacramento. However, when available, Boucher hasn't been part of the rotation in Boston, so his return won't alter the minutes allocation. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons chips in 20/5/4 line off bench
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:46 PM
Anfernee Simons provided a boost off the bench with 20 points (6-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers against the Jazz on Tuesday.
Analysis: This was just Simons' fifth 20-point game of the season, which comes one year after he averaged nearly 20 points per game. Simons has been disappointing this year after Boston acquired him in the offseason. He hasn't been as effective as a scorer as he had been in Portland. This was a fun performance for him, but he hasn't been worthy of a roster spot in standard leagues this season. |
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Derrick White Derrick White swats career-high seven shots
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:43 PM
Derrick White led the Celtics with 27 points (8-of-16 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, seven blocks and two three-pointers in a 129-119 win over the Jazz on Tuesday.
Analysis: Not only did White lead Boston in scoring in the win, but he made a tremendous impact on the defensive end. One of the best shot-blocking guards in recent history set a new career high for blocked shots in the win. Despite still shooting just below 40 percent over the course of the season, White now ranks inside the top-25 in nine-category leagues this year. He has been even better as of late and has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball over the past few weeks. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown records 23/6/10/2 line vs. Utah
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:37 PM
Jaylen Brown recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 23 points (9-of-19 FGs), six rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one three-pointer against the Jazz.
Analysis: Unfortunately, Brown's 30-point game streak came to an end. He would've broken Larry Bird's franchise record for most consecutive 30-point games, but instead he reached double-digit assists for the second time this season and helped the Celtics to a win. Brown is still having an incredible season even if the historic streak is no longer active. He'll look to stay hot in Sacramento on Thursday. |
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Jaylen Brown Brown records ninth consecutive 30-point effort
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 2:34 PM
Jaylen Brown exploded for a game-high 37 points (14-of-24 FGs, 7-of-10 FTs), seven rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Brown matched Larry Bird's franchise record with his ninth consecutive 30-point performance dating back to December 2. Boston had a chance to steal the game late, but Brown was involved in a couple turnovers in the closing moments that snuffed out the comeback bid. Even so, the 29-year-old ranks sixth in the league in scoring and has continued to thrive in Jayson Tatum's absence, delivering fourth-round fantasy value while averaging 29.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks through 29 games. The Celtics continue their West Coast swing this week with matchups against the Jazz, Kings and Clippers. |
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