Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He may have to sit out a second consecutive contest due to right hip impingement. Payton Pritchard will have a bigger role to play off the bench if Hauser remains out. He had his third outing of the month with 30-plus minutes on Monday versus the Houston Rockets, going 5-for-6 from downtown and finishing with 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Chicago gives up the third-most three-point attempts in the league, making this a juicy matchup for Pritchard.

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man is battling a toe sprain. Horford was cleared for action on Monday against the Houston Rockets but was a late scratch. This gave Luke Kornet a starting opportunity, and he had a busy night with 18 points, seven rebounds, one block, and one steal. The same could happen against the Bulls' horrible defense. However, Boston will have Derrick White (shin) back in the lineup on Wednesday, so Kornet might not start this time.

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (shin) is no longer listed on the injury report heading toward Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 30-year-old almost missed Saturday's win over Dallas because of an elbow issue. However, he didn't play on Monday versus Houston because of a shin contusion. With Jayson Tatum (knee), Sam Hauser (hip), and Al Horford (toe) all questionable for Wednesday's contest, White may need to step up on the offensive end, giving him a higher ceiling for fantasy managers. But even if Tatum is available, White remains a must-start in any fantasy format.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old is having another fantastic season, averaging 26.9 points while amassing career-highs in assists and rebounds. He's also only missed three games, although he is in danger of missing a fourth because of right knee tendinopathy. If Tatum can't find his way to the floor against Chicago, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis should benefit the most on the offensive end. But with Al Horford (toe) and Sam Hauser (hip) also in danger of missing Wednesday's game, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White could also be in line for more scoring chances.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) will not play against the Houston Rockets on Monday. He is forced to exit the lineup due to a right hip impingement. Derrick White (shin) is also out on Monday, giving Payton Pritchard and Al Horford a chance to take on more prominent roles in the rotation. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from the pair, as both players have struggled to perform recently, and Monday's matchup is against a team that has the fourth-best defensive rating in the NBA.