Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) and guard Jaylen Brown (knee) are both listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Both players sat out during Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. While they were both listed as having knee injuries for the game, it was in actuality a rest game for the two Celtics stars. Upon their return on Wednesday, Aaron Nesmith and Derrick White will slide back into bench roles.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (rest) and guard Jaylen Brown (rest) have been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is the second night of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics will rest some of their starters. They've already lost Robert Williams III (knee) for the rest of the regular season. The Celtics are tied for the first seed in the East, so they don't want to risk anymore injuries. That being said, Marcus Smart, Derrick White, Grant Williams, and Payton Pritchard should all see significant boosts on Monday.

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum led his team in scoring for the 11th consecutive game during Monday's victory over Oklahoma City, dropping 36 points on an efficient 11-for-19 shooting. In addition to knocking down all nine of his free throws, Tatum added seven rebounds, six assists, five made triples, and two steals across 39 minutes. Star players facing the Thunder down the stretch will have the built-in advantage in the DFS market of taking on a group that has allowed at least 120 points in seven of their last eight games. Tatum next takes the floor Wednesday against the Jazz, whom he scuffled from three against (2-for-11) back on Dec. 3, but he ultimately wound up dropping 37 points anyway.

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum was wildly efficient during Friday's drubbing of the Kings, going 12-for-16 overall from the field -- including 7-for-10 from behind the arc -- en route to a 32-point performance. Tatum also pitched in five boards and four assists, as he is now on pace to set a new career high with 8.2 rebounds per game in 2021-22. March has been an offensive deluge for Tatum, who has averaged 34.8 PPG over eight contests, shooting 51.6% overall and 43.6% from deep. Next up is a showdown vs. Denver on Sunday, with the Nuggets having held Tatum to 26% shooting from three-point range in nine career matchups, his lowest mark against any opponent.

Boston Celtics small/power forward Jayson Tatum has received the green light to get back in the mix from the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for him to suit up Wednesday vs. San Antonio after he was not listed on the team's injury report. Tatum missed four contests due to the protocols, with his return knocking other key Boston offensive contributors down a notch in DFS value. Tatum, who ranks as the ninth-highest scorer in the league (25.6 PPG), averages the most shot attempts on a nightly basis (21.5), a mark that will likely remain sky high upon his return as the Celtics attempt to find their rhythm.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has entered the league's health and safety protocols. This marks eight players on the Celtics roster who won't be available for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It sounds like Tatum won't be eligible to return until January 5, so fantasy managers should be able to move him into an IR spot. In the meantime, Jaylen Brown will be asked to carry the offense and see a spike in usage. Marcus Smart (hand) is questionable for Monday's game, but would see increased usage as well. Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford, and Joe Johnson would see bigger roles with the Celtics shorthanded right now.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shot 9-for-19 from the field during a 27-point performance in Friday's loss to Golden State. He hit three triples with 10 attempts and finished 6-for-6 at the line while gathering eight rebounds and six assists with one steal and one turnover in 42 minutes. Tatum has had the hot hand throughout the month and is now averaging 31.3 points per game in December. He gets his next chance to shine on Saturday against the Knicks, who boast a lowly 107.8 defensive efficiency.

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum poured in a season-high 42 points during a 117-103 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Duke product shot 16-for-25 from the field, including 7-for-13 from deep, and 3-for-5 from the line. The 23-year-old also logged five rebounds, four assists, three steals, and three turnovers across 38 minutes. The performance was Tatum's second 40-plus point game of the season and he is now shooting over 50% in December. Efficiency has plagued two-time All-Star, and positive regression in the category would actualize his fantasy value as the rest of his numbers are in line for the season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum registered a third consecutive 30-point game on Tuesday, leading all scorers with 34 points in a 117-102 loss to the Lakers. He was unconscious at the start of the game, scoring Boston's first 16 points with a 4-for-4 effort from deep. Tatum finished 5-for-7 with three-ball overall and shot 13-for-22 in the game while recording eight rebounds with three assists, one steal, one block and five turnovers. Tatum started his scoring tear since Jaylen Brown (hamstring) dropped out of the lineup, and he has no time to cool down, with Boston back in action on Wednesday against the Clippers.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recorded a very nice double-double in Wednesday's 88-87 victory over Philadelphia, leading all scorers with 26 points and grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds. He missed five of his first six shots but managed to recover and went 9-for-20 from the field in the end with a 3-for-8 effort from deep. Tatum's night also included two assists with two turnovers and one steal. Tatum is averaging a career-high 8.9 rebounds this season, but this was a huge effort from him on the glass. It was a very good bounce-back effort scoring-wise as well after he finished Sunday's 109-97 win over Toronto with only eight points. The Celtics now start a tough five-game road trip, which includes visits to Salt Lake City, Portland, L.A. and Phoenix. Tatum has struggled away from home this season, so he might go quiet for a while now.

Boston Celtic power forward Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season during a 96-88 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The 23-year-old shot 9-for-23 from the field, including, 2-for-7 from behind the arc, and 4-for-5 from the line. The Duke product also chipped in with two assists and a steal across 40 minutes. Tatum has seen a dip in efficiency from the field this year, shooting 40.5% from the field compared to his career average of 45.3%. The forward is averaging a career-high 8.6 boards and should see an uptick in scoring once his FG% comes up.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shot a superb 6-for-12 from behind the arc and had a game-high 33 points in Saturday's 111-105 win over the Thunder. He for 11-for-22 overall from the field with a 5-for-7 record at the line, adding eight rebounds, five assists and one block with one turnover in 34 minutes. Tatum has now scored 30-plus points in three consecutive games, and he looks nailed on to deliver another big performance on Monday against Houston. The Rockets play an up-tempo game but are clueless defensively. Tatum recorded 31 points with nine rebounds in this season's first meeting with Houston.

Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum erupted for a game-high 37 points during a 130-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The 23-year-old shot 13-for-26 from the field, including 4-for-9 from three-point range, and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. The two-time All-Star posted 11 rebounds, two assists, three steals, and a block across 34 minutes. Tatum now has back-to-back 30-point games while, most importantly, shooting over 50% from the field. Tatum's efficiency from the field has been down from last season, 40.4% compared to 45.9%, but he has upped his activity on the boards, 8.6 compared to 7.4 last season, and has six double-doubles on the season.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum led the team with 23 points in Monday's 98-92 victory at Cleveland but struggled from the field for a fourth consecutive game, going 7-for-20. He finished 2-for-8 from downtown and 7-for-7 at the line with eight rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two turnovers in 36 minutes. With Jaylen Brown (hamstring) missing, Tatum has been in a superb situation to produce big scoring performances, but he sadly hasn't delivered. He can try again next against Atlanta's poor defense. The Hawks are tied for the 27th spot in defensive efficiency and teams are scoring 110.2 points a night against them.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum notched his third straight double-double in a 122-113 overtime win over the Bucks Friday. Tatum took a bit of a backseat to teammate Dennis Schroder, but the former was still effective, pouring in 27 points and 11 boards in 42 minutes. The talented wing chipped in five threes, two blocked shots, and an assist. The counting stats are there for Tatum- 8.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks- though his efficiency is at a career-worst across the board. The Duke product could be one of the better buy-lows in fantasy basketball, as he could put up monster numbers once his efficiency matches his volume- career-high 22.4 shot attempts per game.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum shot a poor 8-for-24 from the field in Wednesday's 104-88 win over Toronto but still had a decent night with 22 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal. He shot 3-for-7 from outside and 3-for-4 at the foul line while recording two turnovers in 37 minutes. Tatum has now posted back-to-back double-doubles ahead of a marquee matchup against the Bucks on Friday. With Jaylen Brown (hamstring) out, Tatum is expected to put in even more work on the offensive end there and Boston will definitely need a defensive contribution from him as well. The two-time All-Star averaged a 27-7-5 line versus Milwaukee last season.

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum had one of his best games of the year so far in the team's loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. He shot 12-for-19 from the field, including 6-for-8 from three-point range, on the way to a team-high 32 points. He also added 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Jaylen Brown (hamstring) was sidelined for the game and it sounds as if he could miss a couple weeks of action. Tatum is likely to continue seeing increased usage for however long Brown is out. Look to Tatum as a potential cornerstone for DFS lineups in the coming weeks. The Celtics have a little break before returning to action against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had a great scoring night against the Hornets on Monday, finishing a 140-129 overtime victory with 41 points on 14-for-28 shooting. He was perfect from the line with seven attempts and dropped six three-point bombs with 12 attempts. Tatum's night at the office included eight assists with seven rebounds, one block and two turnovers in 41 minutes. The two-time All-Star had a pretty quiet start to the season, but he's come alive in the last couple of games, notching 72 total points. He'll try to pick apart the Wizards next in back-to-back games.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum helped his team get in the win column for the first time this season and had himself a day in the process. With Jaylen Brown (knee) sidelined for Sunday's contest, Tatum came through for the men in green with 31 points, nine rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal. The two-time All-Star put up a team-high 24 shots and made 50 percent of them while going 4-for-11 behind the three-point line. The Celtics have dates with the Hornets and then a double dose of the Wizards this week. If Brown is forced to miss more time, Tatum will get all the shots he could want in this offense and still put up enough numbers to make up for a light, three-game week.

BOSTON (AP) — When Ime Udoka looks at the Boston Celtics’ roster, he sees a team with pieces to build around and endless potential. He also sees a chance — and has been given an invitation — to push the team’s youthful core harder than it was under his predecessor. The 43-year-old Udoka was introduced as the 18th coach in team history Monday, marking the latest course correction for the franchise as it looks to maximize its current window to capture an 18th NBA championship. “We’re here to win Banner 18 together,” Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck said. “I know Ime will do everything he can to make that happen.” A former NBA player and first-time head coach, Udoka was among the sought-after names in the annual coaching carousel after gaining steady buzz behind the scenes in recent seasons. He has seven years of playing experience with five teams, along with assistant coaching stops that included seven seasons on Gregg Popovich’s staff in San Antonio. He was there in 2013-14 when the Spurs... [More]