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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta turns in 10/15/2/3/1 line vs. Kings
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:45 PM
Neemias Queta recorded a double-double on Friday with 10 points (4-of-11 FGs), 15 rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block against the Kings.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Queta was back in the lineup for this game. He was inefficient as a scorer once again, which has been atypical for him this year. He has shot below 40 percent in three straight games, but his percentage over the course of the year is 63.3. However, he was able to make up for it with well-rounded production in other categories. Queta has enjoyed the best season of his career this year, and he should be considered a must-roster player. |
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Baylor Scheierman Baylor Scheierman scores 16 points as starter
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:38 PM
Baylor Scheierman started on Friday and finished with 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers against the Kings.
Analysis: Scheierman entered the starting unit with Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) sidelined for this game, which was also the case in Brown's previous absence. It wasn't an explosive performance, but Scheierman was able to contribute decent value in an increased role. If Brown remains out against the Bucks on Sunday, Scheierman should be in line to start once again. He was solid in this game and would hold upside as a streamer, but he isn't worth rostering beyond that. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard scores game-high 29 points
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:29 PM
Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 29 points (12-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, eight assists and five three-pointers in a 112-93 win over the Kings on Friday.
Analysis: With Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) sidelined for this game, Pritchard took over as the focal point of the offense. He has typically had big nights when Brown is out of the lineup, and that was the case once again in this one. In four games without Brown, he has averaged 26.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 3.8 three-pointers per game. He has been fantastic all season, but this was one of his best performances. If Brown remains out against the Bucks on Sunday, Pritchard should be in for another monster outing. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (illness) upgraded to available
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:04 AM
Jack Simone
Neemias Queta (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: After sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, Queta is good to go for Friday night. Amari Williams started against Atlanta but only played 15 minutes, with Luka Garza logging 24 minutes off the bench. Williams has been sent to the G League, so he will be inactive, which bodes well for Queta's playing time. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) downgraded to out
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
Jack Simone
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is out for Friday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Brown is dealing with multiple lower-body injuries and will not play on Friday. Baylor Scheierman was the replacement the last time that Brown missed a game, playing 20 minutes in a January 12 loss to the Pacers. Scheierman is not a must-stream player in most fantasy leagues. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (illness) probable Friday vs. SAC
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 11:08 AM
Bobby Krivitsky
Neemias Queta (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Queta was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, leading to Amari Williams getting another start. However, the rookie played only 15 minutes, while Luka Garza played 24 off the bench. Neither Williams nor Garza is worth rostering in redraft leagues when Queta is available. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) doubtful Friday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 11:04 AM
Bobby Krivitsky
Jaylen Brown (hamstring, knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: In addition to a lingering hamstring issue, Brown is dealing with a right knee contusion. With the Celtics' All-Star wing appearing unlikely to play on Friday, Baylor Scheierman could be moved into the starting lineup. However, with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the second-year guard offers a limited streaming ceiling. |
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Jayson Tatum Report: Tatum (Achilles) may sit out the season
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:10 PM
Chris Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on Wednesday that Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is re-evaluating his situation and could decide not to play this season.
Analysis: Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Celtics' second-round series against the Knicks last May. Given the reports out of Boston and some of the videos, it appeared that there was a good chance that Tatum would try to come back before the end of the regular season. However, that may not be the path he takes, with the star forward now re-evaluating his options. Given how well the Celtics have played this season, that may be one of the factors that Tatum is considering. Fantasy managers who have been stashing Tatum in an IL spot can hold onto him for now, but be ready to pivot. |
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Derrick White Derrick White posts 11/4/3/1/1 line vs. Atlanta
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:13 PM
Derrick White finished Wednesday's loss to the Hawks with 11 points (5-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: White recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday, but the numbers were modest by his standards. The Celtics guard is still offering third-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. White's skill set makes him a fantasy favorite in category league formats, and that isn't changing anytime soon. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard records 12 points, four rebounds
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:12 PM
Payton Pritchard accounted for 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and four rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Pritchard wasn't the only Celtic to struggle with his shot on Wednesday. He missed all three of his three-point attempts, and Boston shot 9-of-34 as a team. Every so often, the Celtics have a night when their perimeter shots aren't falling. Thursday was one of those nights. As for Pritchard, he's been close to a top-100 player throughout the season, so there's no need to be concerned about Thursday's performance. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown drops team-high 21 points vs. Atlanta
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:12 PM
Jaylen Brown tallied 21 points (9-of-20 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, three asissts and one blocked shot in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Brown has scored at least 20 points in 11 consecutive games as he continues to play at an All-NBA level. In eight-cat formats, he's been close to a top-25 player. The two issues for Brown on Wednesday were three-point shooting, as he missed all five of his attempts, and his three turnovers. Regarding the latter category, he's averaging 3.6 per game, an understandable average given how much of the offense runs through Brown. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta out, Luka Garza available Wednesday
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 7:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Neemias Queta (illness) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks, and Luka Garza (illness) is available.
Analysis: Queta appeared in Monday's win over Portland, but Amari Williams started. With Queta out of action and Luka Garza back after sitting out on Monday, Williams could see his role reduced in favor of Garza. The pair will pick up the slack for Queta, though neither Garza nor Williams are worth streaming outside of deep fantasy leagues. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) off injury report vs. ATL
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Chris Boucher (illness) is not on the injury report against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Boucher will be available after missing Monday's game against Portland. He hasn't been part of the rotation, but with Neemias Queta (illness) listed as doubtful, he could fill some of the backup minutes down low. |
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Luka Garza Luka Garza (illness) questionable vs. Atlanta
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Luka Garza (illness) is questionable to play against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Garza missed Boston's last game and could miss a second in a row. Neemias Queta (illness) is doubtful, so Garza should take on extra minutes if he is available, though he hasn't produced enough this season to be worth streaming. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta (illness) doubtful vs. Atlanta
Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
NBA Injury Report
Neemias Queta (illness) is doubtful to play against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Queta has been on the injury report with an illness ahead of Boston's last few games, but he hasn't missed any time. However, he is expected to miss this game. Amari Williams started in his place on Saturday even though Queta played, so Williams will have a good chance to return to the starting unit against Atlanta. |
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Derrick White Derrick White scores 18, struggles with turnovers
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:07 PM
Derrick White recorded 18 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: In terms of shooting the basketball, White had a relatively efficient night at the office. However, he had the worst game of his NBA career from a turnover standpoint. White was responsible for eight, two more than his previous career-high and double his season-high. To put the eight turnovers in perspective, he totaled nine in his last six games. The good news for fantasy managers is that high-turnover nights aren't the norm for White, so there's no need to panic. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown records 20/8/5/4 line vs. Portland
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:07 PM
Jaylen Brown accounted for 20 points (8-of-17 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, four steals and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: While this current run doesn't compare with a stretch earlier this season of nine straight games with at least 30 points, Brown has scored at least 20 in each of his last ten appearances. That said, the steals production in Monday's victory was just as noteworthy. The four steals were one shy of his season-high and one less than his total in Boston's previous three games. Thanks to the consistent production, Brown has offered third-round value in eight-cat formats over the past three weeks. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard (finger) scores 23 points vs. POR
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:06 PM
Payton Pritchard (finger) tallied 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers in Monday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Pritchard had a good night at the office, but there was some concern during the fourth quarter after he appeared to jam his left pinky finger while attempting to corral a rebound. The good news is that he returned to the bench after a quick trip to the locker room and checked back in during the final minute to help put the game away. As for the production, Pritchard has now shot 12-of-25 from three over his last three appearances. With the limited defensive production, his fantasy ceiling isn't particularly high, but the Celtics' guard has offered a reliable floor. |
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Neemias Queta BOS starts White, Pritchard, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 1:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Bulls, Queta is back in the starting lineup. With Luka Garza (ankle) unavailable, the Celtics may play their starting center more than usual. Amari Williams, who started on Saturday, could be in the rotation, but the rookie should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) out Monday vs. Portland
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 12:31 PM
Zack Cox
Chris Boucher (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: A late addition to the Celtics' injury report, Boucher is now officially out. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball. |
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