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Derrick White Derrick White posts eight assists, four blocks
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Derrick White accounted for 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four blocked shots in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: White's ability to contribute across multiple categories makes him so valuable to the Celtics and fantasy managers. He didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but the veteran guard put up excellent numbers in the rebound, assist and blocked shot categories. Over the past three weeks, White has been close to a top-25 player in nine-cat formats, while providing top-50 value in eight-cat, according to Basketball Monster. The Celtics end Week 17 with a game against the Lakers on Sunday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard hits six triples, scores 26
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Payton Pritchard amassed 26 points (10-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Pritchard continues to put up excellent offensive numbers since being moved to the bench. The Celtics guard has scored at least 24 points in five of the six games he's played since the lineup change, providing third-round per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats during this stretch, according to Basketball Monster. Pritchard is already rostered in 95 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so there's no need to scour the waiver wire in most leagues. Those who have him should keep the guard, as he has the potential to be a difference-maker in the fantasy playoffs. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser drops four triples, scores 16 points
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:29 PM
Sam Hauser recorded 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, five assists and four three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Fantasy managers look to Hauser for three-point production, and he answered the call on Thursday. He's now made four three-pointers in consecutive games, the first time he's done so since January 26-28. The bonus for fantasy managers was the five assists, the most in a game for Hauser this season and one shy of his career-high. The Celtics don't play again until Sunday, so there isn't much to gain from adding Hauser in the immediate aftermath of Thursday's performance. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown posts 23/15/13 line vs. Warriors
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:29 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Thursday's win over the Warriors with 23 points (10-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 15 rebounds and 13 assists.
Analysis: Brown finished Thursday's victory with his third triple-double of the season and fifth of his career. While there weren't any defensive stats or three-pointers, that isn't a major concern when he put up a career-high assist tally. What many expected to be a âgap yearâ for the Celtics has been anything but, with the team boasting the second-best record in the East. And Brown has been the focal point due to Jayson Tatum's Achilles tendon injury. |
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Dalano Banton Celtics add Dalano Banton on 10-day contract
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:25 AM
Brian Robb
Celtics signed Dalano Banton to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Banton signed a 10-day deal with the Clippers a few days before the All-Star break and made two appearances for them, totaling less than 10 minutes. Now, he'll head across the country to Boston, where he'll be a temporary depth piece in the backcourt . |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? posts 19/11/3/1/2 line vs. Chicago
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:10 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? notched 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Playing against the Bulls for the first time since being traded at the deadline, Vu?evi? recorded his second double-double in three games as a Celtic. While he has been coming off the bench, the playing time has been good enough for Vooch to continue providing solid fantasy value. Neemias Queta (eight points, six rebounds, one assist and one block) remains in the starting lineup, but those who have him rostered will have a decision to make after watching him log 15 minutes on Wednesday. |
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Payton Pritchard Payton Pritchard drops 26 points, eight assists
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:09 PM
Payton Pritchard tallied 26 points (11-of-18 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Not only has the reigning Sixth Man of the Year not taken a step back since returning to the bench, but he's actually been better than he was as a starter. Pritchard has scored at least 24 points in four of the five games he's played since the lineup change, with Sunday's loss to the Knicks being the exception. Over the past two weeks, Pritchard has offered top-50 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats according to Basketball Monster. Boston plays two games after the All-Star break to finish out Week 17, starting with the Warriors on February 19. |
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Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown scores 24 points vs. Chicago
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:09 PM
Jaylen Brown finished Wednesday's win over the Bulls with 24 points (9-of-20 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring 26 points in Sunday's loss to the Knicks, Brown put up 24 more on Wednesday. It's been over a month since he last failed to score at least 20, which happened in a January 5 win over Chicago. The Celtics' star has played at an MVP level throughout this season, more than holding down the fort while Jayson Tatum recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon. And the door hasn't been closed on Tatum returning this season, which would raise the Celtics' championship ceiling. |
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Sam Hauser BOS starts White, Scheierman, Brown, Hauser, Queta
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:11 PM
NBA Lineups
Derrick White, Baylor Scheieirman, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser and Neemias Queta will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hauser is available after missing Sunday's loss to the Knicks, and he returns to the starting lineup. However, it's Luka Garza who heads to the bench and not Scheierman. Scheierman is coming off one of the best games of his NBA career, having recorded a double-double in Sunday's loss to the Knicks. |
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Neemias Queta Queta (ankle) available Wednesday vs. Bulls
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:49 AM
Neemias Queta (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Queta was initially listed as probable, so his availability for Wednesday's game against the Bulls isn't a surprise. The 26-year-old center was said to be dealing with a sprained right ankle, though it didn't cost him to miss any games. |
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Sam Hauser Sam Hauser (back) available Wednesday vs. Bulls
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 6:41 AM
Sam Hauser (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Hauser was initially listed as probable, so his availability against the Bulls on Wednesday isn't a surprise. The 28-year-old small forward missed Sunday's loss to the Knicks with back spasms. His return will likely push Baylor Scheierman back to the bench. |
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Neemias Queta Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser probable vs. Chicago
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 11:47 AM
NBA Injury Report
Neemias Queta (ankle) and Sam Hauser (back) are probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: While Queta's sprained right ankle did not result in him missing any games, Hauser sat out Sunday's loss to the Knicks due to lower back spasms. Both are on track to play Wednesday night, with the latter's return likely pushing Baylor Scheierman to the bench. On Sunday, Scheierman recorded his first career double-double, which included a career-high 13 rebounds. |
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Jayson Tatum Jayson Tatum (Achilles) assigned to G League
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 11:16 AM
Boston Celtics
The Celtics assigned Jayson Tatum (Achilles) to the team's G League affiliate.
Analysis: One day after it was reported that Tatum had begun controlled 5-on-5 scrimmaging with members of the Celtics' coaching staff, he will participate in portions of the Maine Celtics' practice on Monday afternoon. Rookies Hugo González and Amari Williams were also sent to the G League affiliate, conceivably to provide some competition during the session. Tatum still does not have a return timeline, but being assigned to the G League for practice is a significant development. He'll be re-assigned to the Celtics after Monday's practice to continue his rehab. If Tatum is sitting on your league's waiver wire, pick him up and stash him in an IL slot. |
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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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