Boston Celtics DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (ankle) has been tagged as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics star sprained his left ankle on Monday against the Sacramento Kings, exiting the action after logging only 25 minutes. It appears he will miss at least one contest due to the injury. The rest of Boston's big guns are completely healthy heading into Wednesday, so we can expect Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis to lead the offense. Al Horford is likely to step into the starting five if Tatum is ruled out.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) won't suit up for Friday's clash with the Utah Jazz. The 28-year-old has been on-and-off the injury report of late because of a knee injury. He was last on the court for Saturday's win over the Nets. However, Brown wasn't available when both clubs met again on Tuesday night. Al Horford moved into the starting lineup. Yet, it was Baylor Scheierman who stole the show, with the rookie finishing with 20 points while shooting 6-for-7 from behind the arc. Scheierman should remain in the rotation, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect a duplicate showing. Instead, Payton Pritchard should benefit the most in the scoring department behind Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Kristaps Porzingis.

According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics forwardJayson Tatum(knee) won't play against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Tatum will be sidelined due to right knee tendinopathy. As the playoffs approach, the 27-year-old star forward has begun sitting out games this month to manage his knee injury. WithJaylen Brown(knee) already out, players likeAl HorfordandSam Hauser will see an uptick in playing time. Horford should now be added to the Celtics starting lineup for this evening's matchup.

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (knee) will not suit up for Tuesday's action against the Brooklyn Nets. Brown made an early exit against the Nets on Saturday due to back spasms but is again on the injury report with a right knee posterior impingement. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has regularly played through the injury in recent weeks, but he will take the night off on Tuesday. Sam Hauser is likely to grab Brown's spot in the starting lineup, while Payton Pritchard will have an opportunity to contribute more off the bench. Over his previous 14 starts this season, Hauser has averaged 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. As the playoffs approach, Tatum has begun sitting out games this month to manage a knee injury and might also miss Tuesday's matchup. With Jaylen Brown (knee) already sidelined, players like Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard may be asked to carry the offense. Additionally, Al Horford is expected to enter the starting lineup if Tatum is unavailable.