Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will miss Friday's game against the Pistons due to a toe sprain and could also miss Saturday's contest in the Windy City. Jayson Tatum (ankle) will also be out of the lineup with a right ankle injury. Sam Hauser (ankle) is available. He and Luke Kornet could see more time on the court against the worst team in the NBA. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser could see plenty of attention from fantasy managers.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) is probable for Friday's game in Detroit. He amassed a career-high 30 points in Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, he sprained his ankle during the contest, ending his day after logging only 23 minutes. As a result, the 26-year-old sat out the C's previous two games. But the Celtics may get him back on a night when Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), Al Horford (toe), Jayson Tatum (ankle), and Jaylen Brown (ankle) may not play. On top of that, Jrue Holiday (shoulder) has already been ruled out. With this in mind, Hauser could be in line for another big game, assuming he enters the starting lineup.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Pistons. He has a toe sprain. That said, with Boston taking on the worst team in the National Basketball Association, the veteran may get the night off. There's a chance he could also miss Saturday's contest in Chicago. But with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) on the injury report for Friday, Sam Hauser (ankle), who is probable, and Luke Kornet may slide into the starting lineup. If that's the case, Kornet and Hauser will see a surge in attention from fantasy managers, especially those looking for value options.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) could miss Friday's game against the Pistons. He's questionable because of his ailing right hamstring. However, fantasy managers probably won't see him suit up versus Detroit, the worst team in the National Basketball Association. With Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Al Horford (toe) questionable, Xavier Tillman Sr. could get more work, although not enough to make him a relevant fantasy option. Instead, Luke Kornet, averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks in four starts this season, is the player to target for fantasy lineups if Porzingis or Horford don't play.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Pistons. The former Blue Devil had 31 points, eight boards, three steals, and two blocks in Wednesday's three-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks. But he could get the night off against the worst team in the NBA to rest his ailing ankle. With Jrue Holiday (shoulder) ruled out and Jaylen Brown (ankle), Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring), and Al Horford (toe) questionable, there might be chances for others to step up. Of course, Derrick White could benefit significantly without Tatum on the floor. At the same time, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser (ankle), who is probable, could see more attention from DFS managers.