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Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) won't suit up for Saturday's showdown with the Knicks. The veteran will now miss a second-straight game because of right shoulder impingement, an issue he's battled for nearly the entire 2024-25 campaign. Al Horford will presumably remain in the starting lineup. However, Payton Pritchard, amassing 21 points from off the bench in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks, will likely continue to benefit on the scoring end.

Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official sitereports that Boston Celtics guardJrue Holiday(shoulder) won't play against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Holiday's absence is due to a right shoulder impingement he has been dealing with. The 34-year-old's next chance to return to the floor is on Friday against the New York Knicks. While Holiday is out of action, Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard could see their fantasy value boost as their roles could be expanded in the contest this evening

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (illness) won't play on Sunday against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old has had an excellent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, all career-highs. But he'll miss his first game of the year because of an illness. Without him, Sam Hauser should see more opportunities from off the bench.

Chicago Bulls forwardTorrey Craig(ankle) participated in the team's shootaround on Friday. However, head coach Billy Donovan said the veteran forward needs more time before returning to the floor, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Craig is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will miss his 16th consecutive contest this evening. His participation in Friday's shootaround is good news for the Bulls though, as the 34-year-old veteran will likely return soon.

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (hip) will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been dealing with a pinched nerve in his right hip lately. Hauser offers three-point shooting off the Celtics bench and has been exceptional with his work recently. Across his last four outings, the 27-year-old has made 12 shots from deep with a 60 percent efficiency. The Pelicans allow the seventh-most three-point attempts in the league, so this looks like a very favorable matchup for Hauser and the Celtics, who take the most three-pointers.