Mickael Pietrus (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

With Ray Allen and Paul Pierce both sustaining health over the last couple weeks, Pietrus has struggled for a real role anyway. Pietrus is averaging just 19.9 minutes per game in seven February games.

Mickael Pietrus started for injured Ray Allen (ankle) on Friday, scoring 13 points on 5-of-13 shooting (including two threes) with eight rebounds in 33 minutes.

Pietrus is a fine spot-starting option while so many Celtics are out. And given the Suns' struggles, surely they're wishing they had Pietrus in the fold.

Mickael Pietrus (shoulder, back) will start on Friday against the Pacers.

Pietrus' back is sore from a hard fall in Thursday's game, and is worth a look if you need a spot-starter. He's practically the last man standing. Keyon Dooling (knee, hip) is out for Friday's game.

Mickael Pietrus (shoulder) played on Thursday, scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting (including three treys) with four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes.

Pietrus will be worth a spot-start on Friday if Rajon Rondo (wrist) and Ray Allen (ankle, personal) remain out, and it doesn't hurt that Keyon Dooling (knee) left tonight's game with a hip pointer.

Michael Pietrus will get the start for the Celtics on Thursday with Ray Allen (ankle) out of the lineup.

Pietrus is averaging over two 3PM per game in his seven games with the Celtics and could be a nice fill-in for Allen owners looking for scoring and threes.

Mickael Pietrus (shoulder) is expected to play on Thursday against the Magic.

Pietrus' mysterious shoulder injury clearly wasn't of the serious variety. The Celtics will need him to play a major role with Ray Allen (ankle) out of the lineup and he will start in Allen's place. Keyon Dooling (knee) is also expected to play on Thursday after missing the last seven straight games.

Mickael Pietrus (shoulder) will not play on Thursday.

Pietrus was a surprise scratch on Monday with a shoulder injury, and the Celtics have been tight-lipped with exactly what is bothering him. He was scheduled to receive an MRI on the injury but the results are not yet known. Marquis Daniels and Sasha Pavlovic will serve to soak up Pietrus' minutes in the rotation.

Mickael Pietrus is a late scratch for Monday's game against the Magic due to a shoulder injury.

Pietrus was set up for a big night with Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen both sidelined. Instead, he's headed for an MRI on his shoulder. It's unclear when the injury occurred or how severe it is as Pietrus logged 34 minutes on Sunday.

Mickael Pietrus was called upon to play heavy minutes on Sunday after Ray Allen went down with a sprained ankle in the second quarter, and he filled in admirably, recording 14 points, two 3-pointers and two steals in 34 minutes.

After the game, Allen said he would try and play tomorrow night, meaning he doesn't think the injury to his ankle is too serious. If Allen were to miss time, however, Pietrus would be the biggest beneficiary.

Mickael Pietrus hit three 3-point shots on Monday, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting with two rebounds and a block in 21 minutes off the bench.

Pietrus will be much too inconsistent in a bench role for fantasy purposes, but if anything comes of the ding Ray Allen took on his right (shooting) wrist tonight give him a look.

Mickael Pietrus made his season debut for the Celtics on Wednesday and had five points in 18 minutes.

Pietrus is worth keeping an eye on, but as long as Ray Allen and Paul Pierce are healthy, he's going to struggle to see enough minutes to make a fantasy difference.

Mickael Pietrus returned to action on Wednesday January 11.

Mickael Pietrus (knee) will make his season debut against the Mavericks Wednesday.

Pietrus will be eased in as he continues his recovery from offseason knee surgery. Anything more than the 19 minutes per game Marquis Daniels was playing would be a surprise.

Mickael Pietrus (knee) could make his season debut on Wednesday.

Pietrus has been sidelined as he recovers from knee surgery. The swingman said that he had no pain and plans to be available on Wednesday, but Doc Rivers was waiting for official word from the training staff before committing to that. He should be a solid part of the rotation for the Celtics, but isn't worth consideration in standard sized leagues at this time.

There is a chance that Mickael Pietrus (knee) will debut for the Celtics this week.

Beat writer Paul Flannery says "[Pietrus] has looked good in workouts, according to several observers." He gives Boston perimeter defense and capable 3-point shooting, and should instantly find a spot in the rotation, but he's not worth owning in average fantasy leagues.

Doc Rivers is hopeful that Mickael Pietrus (knee surgery) will be able to practice next week.

Rivers said that Pietrus "looks great" in workouts, and he was previously expected to make his debut in mid-January. He'll help to space the floor in the second unit and should take some minutes away from Marquis Daniels and/or Sasha Pavlovic when he returns.

Mickael Pietrus could practice for the Celtics on Thursday.

He's recovering from knee surgery but has been studying the offense. It sounds like he could play as early as this weekend, which is ahead of schedule. He'll have a nice role for the Celtics but will probably only be worth using in fantasy if Paul Pierce has more problems with his heel.

Mickael Pietrus (knee surgery) is "likely" to make his debut in mid-January.

That would put Pietrus back in action right around the middle of January. The Celtics could certainly use him to stretch the floor in the second unit, but owners don't need to do anything but monitor his progress in the mean time. Marquis Daniels and Sasha Pavlovic will continue to see increased minutes until Pietrus is healthy.

Mickael Pietrus (knee) won't "see any action" for approximately another 10 days.

Pietrus is rehabbing from offseason knee surgery, and the Celtics are being extra cautious in not pushing him back too soon. When he does return, Pietrus figures to see regular run off the bench and could be worth a look for owners desperate for some help behind the arc.

Mickael Pietrus is "unlikely to play" at Miami on Tuesday.

With Paul Pierce still nursing a bone bruise in his heel and his status up in the air, the Celtics will welcome Pietrus with open arms when he does become available. Pietrus is still recovering from offseason knee surgery.