Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) have both been downgraded to out on Monday and will not play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Originally, Porzingis was questionable while Kornet was doubtful for this contest. This will be Porzingis' second consecutive missed game while Kornet was able to clock 17 minutes in their last game. The good news for the Celtics is that Al Horford was upgraded to active, so he'll likely get the bulk of the minutes at center and will run with the starting five as well. Horford will be the number-one streaming option while Neemias Queta could make an appearance and possibly be streamed in very deep leagues.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle), who is questionable for Monday's contest versus the New Orleans Pelicans, is getting shots up at the morning shootaround. Porzingis sprained his left ankle in Thursday's blowout win over the Miami Heat and missed Saturday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but his presence at Monday's session bodes well for his chances of suiting up. Al Horford (neck) is also questionable, but if he plays on the first half of Boston's back-to-back against the Pels and KP does not, Horford is averaging 9.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 threes, and 1.4 blocks in 11 games without Porzingis this year and would be a great streaming option in fantasy.

Boston Celtics centers Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and Al Horford (neck) are both marked down on the injury report as questionable for their Monday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porzingis was unable to play in their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and he has now missed 13 games so far this year, which means he can only miss four more games for the rest of the season to qualify for the regular season awards. Horford, on the other hand, has played in more games despite being almost 10 years older. If they're both unable to suit up, the frontcourt is going to be very thin since Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful. That would open up minutes for Neemias Queta and Oshae Brissett, who would be difficult to trust as streaming options.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The veteran tweaked his ankle in Thursday's 143-110 victory over the Miami Heat. Although the injury isn't anything serious, it will keep him off the floor for at least a game. Porzingis has averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks this season, so his absence is a tough blow for the Celtics. However, Al Horford should take his place in the lineup, with the 37-year-old averaging 9.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 17 starts this season, making him a viable asset for fantasy managers.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful to play against the Clippers on Saturday night. The former All-Star sprained his left ankle in Thursday's matchup against the Heat, and it looks like he'll have to sit out his 13th game of the season. Porzingis' absence has typically given a good boost to Al Horford. The veteran has averaged 10.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in games without Porzingis this season.

The Boston Celtics have announced a clean injury report for Thursday's showdown with the Miami Heat, meaning center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will be available to play. After fully practicing on Wednesday, Porzingis will return on Thursday from a one-game absence during Monday's road win over the Dallas Mavericks due to inflammation in his right knee. The 28-year-old All-Star returns to second-round fantasy figures in 12-team nine-category leagues, putting up 19.5 points on 52.5% field-goal shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.9 blocks per game for the Celtics this season. Following a 31-minute spot start on Monday, veteran Al Horford will revert to Boston's second unit on Thursday.

The Boston Celtics have listed center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) as out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Monday is the second night of Boston's back-to-back, so they will hold the oft-injured Latvian All-Star out of this revenge game against his former team due to inflammation in his right knee. Porzingis dropped a game-high 32 points with six three-pointers and five blocks in Sunday's road win over the Houston Rockets, and fantasy managers should expect him back in the Celtics' lineup for Thursday's showdown with the Miami Heat. Veteran Al Horford (rest) is off the injury report versus the Mavericks and is the most likely candidate to join the starting five. In nine contests without Porzingis this year, Horford is chipping in 10.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.3 threes, and 1.8 swats per game.

The Boston Celtics have no injuries to report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets, meaning center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is good to go for the game. Friday is a possible NBA Finals preview between the first-place Celtics and the defending champions, and both sides are slated to be at full strength. Boston kept Porzingis out of Wednesday's blowout win over the San Antonio Spurs due to inflammation in his right knee, but they were still able to easily dispatch their lesser opponent. The Unicorn is nearly posting top-25 value in nine-category fantasy leagues during his debut season in Beantown, amassing 19.1 points on 52.5% field-goal shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, and 1.8 blocks per game. Al Horford netted three triples in Wednesday's start, but he'll likely pivot back to the bench while Porzingis dukes it out with Nikola Jokic.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will sit out Wednesday's tilt versus the San Antonio Spurs. Porzingis is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, so we won't get to see him tangle with fellow unicorn Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday. Look for KP to return for Friday's showdown with the defending-champion Denver Nuggets, as there's reason to believe that the Celtics are simply using this matchup against this last-place Spurs team for some load management. Al Horford has averaged 10.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists over eight appearances without Porzingis this season, so he deserves to be a popular streamer and DFS option in the game with the slate's highest implied point total (238.5).

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is out for Wednesday's showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wednesday is the front end of Boston's back-to-back, so they will opt to keep Porzingis out due to a right knee contusion likely with an eye toward having him suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics have regularly alternated rest days between the oft-injured Latvian All-Star and veteran Al Horford (illness), who will play on Wednesday but figures to sit out on Thursday. Horford should slide into head coach Joe Mazzulla's starting lineup against a rigid Minnesota defense holding opponents to an NBA-best 107.2 points per game, and he sports averages of 11.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.3 blocks, and 2.1 triples in seven games without Porzingis this season.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. It's the beginning of a back-to-back for Boston and Porzingis has started to skip games in these situations, so he could take the night off on Wednesday. Al Horford should then feature heavily in the rotation, although the veteran is questionable himself with an illness. Either way, it's not a good matchup for Boston's bigs, as Minnesota boasts the most efficient defense in the league, with Rudy Gobert anchoring things in the paint.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) will be available for Monday's rematch with the Indiana Pacers after exiting Saturday's tilt following six minutes of action. Porzingis is dealing with irritation in his right eye after Aaron Nesmith poked him in their last time out, but it won't be enough to hold him out of this contest. The 28-year-old sharpshooting big man is returning third-round fantasy numbers in nine-category leagues during his Celtics debut season, amassing 19.8 points on 53.6% shooting from the field, 7.1 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.7 blocks per game. Porzingis should not face any minute restrictions on Monday, and he finds himself in a potential eruption spot with Jayson Tatum (ankle) out against a Pacers defense bleeding the second-most points per game (124.1) this year.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) has been listed as questionable for the team's game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday as he deals with right eye irritation. It's unclear how bad the irritation is right now, but he first suffered the injury during the first quarter against the Pacers on Saturday and had to leave the game after getting hit in the eye while fighting for a rebound. They'll likely wait for shootaround to see if his eye healed enough to comfortably be on the floor. If he's unable to suit up, Al Horford will move into the starting lineup again and Luke Kornet will be the first big man off of the bench. Horford is always a quality streaming option when Porzingis doesn't play, regardless of league size.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) is considered questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The star big man was poked in the eye during the first quarter and has yet to return to the contest. The expectation is that Al Horford will see a bigger role in the second half, assuming Porzingis is unable to return. This sounds like minor issue that shouldn't sideline Porzingis more than just this game.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has been tagged as doubtful for their Friday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He's listed with left calf injury management, so it seems as though this will just be a rest day of sorts. At the same time, four of the starting five are listed as questionable or doubtful and Al Horford (rest) will also sit this one out. Fantasy managers who are depending on Porzingis should get their backup plan ready because it would be surprising if he ended up getting upgraded to active. Since he and Horford will both likely be out, Neemias Queta would probably move into the starting lineup while Luke Kornet gets some minutes off of the bench.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) might have to skip a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Lakers. He sprained his left ankle last week and couldn't suit up on Saturday versus the Clippers, and the team considers him questionable for Monday's action. Al Horford will likely remain in the starting lineup if Porzingis isn't ready to return on Christmas Day. The veteran tends to be inconsistent with his work, but he's been solid overall across 10 previous starts this season, averaging 9.1 points with 8.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.7 blocks. The Lakers have done well defensively against centers this season, but there have been some struggles on the glass against opposing ones.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) won't play on Saturday afternoon versus the Los Angeles Clippers. He's battled a calf issue for months. However, the veteran tweaked his left ankle in Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings, so now he's dealing with another ailment. At this point, Porzingis may miss more time moving ahead, especially since the Celtics need him healthy. Fortunately, Al Horford has played well in the starting lineup this season, averaging 9.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks, giving him a higher ceiling for fantasy managers.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) isn't listed on the team's injury report for Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, but teammate Al Horford (rest) will not play. Porzingis returns from a one-game respite as the Celtics manage his left calf strain, and Horford takes a seat for maintenance purposes on the second night of a back-to-back. More usage is headed Porzingis' direction, with Jayson Tatum (ankle) sitting out for Wednesday's battle with the Kings due to an ankle sprain. Porzingis is tallying 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.6 blocks per game in 2023-24. After Horford served his fantasy purpose with a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double in KP's stead on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, the veteran should suit back up on Saturday for a duel with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will not play on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. It's being labeled as injury management for Porzingis, who missed four games between Nov. 26 and Dec. 4 due to a left calf strain. Tuesday's rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals is the first part of a back-to-back for Boston, so it's fair to expect Porzingis to make his way back into the lineup on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Maintenance days are an aspect fantasy managers signed up for when they spent an early-round pick this past fall on the Latvian All-Star, who is acclimating to life in Beantown quite well with averages of 18.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.6 blocks after an offseason trade. Al Horford is a fine streamer and chalky DFS play against the Dubs, averaging 11.6 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 2.0 threes in 30.9 minutes over five games without KP this year.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) has landed back on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's contest against Golden State. He's dealing with left calf tightness and might sit this one out as the Celtics start a back-to-back set. Porzingis missed his sixth game of the season Friday versus Orlando when Boston completed a back-to-back. He returned to the court on Sunday in a rematch with the Magic. Al Horford could have a very large part to play in Porzingis' absence on Tuesday, especially with Luke Kornet (groin) remaining unavailable. Lamar Stevens is in line to benefit as well, and he moved to the starting unit as Porzingi's replacement on Friday when Horford also missed the game.