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Jayson Tatum Unavailable Against Bucks
Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports that Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (rest) will sit out Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 28-year-old will miss his first game of the season as the Celtics navigate eight games in 13 days. Tatum is averaging 27.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 35.1 minutes through seven games. Paul George (rest) will return this evening after sitting out Monday's contest and will likely start in Tatum's place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum Could Be Rested On Wednesday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (rest) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum could be rested as the Celtics are in the midst of an eight-game stretch in the span of 13 days. Tatum is averaging 27.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game this season. His absence would leave a big scoring void in the Celtics' lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Paul George Sidelined Against Houston
Boston Celtics forward Paul George (rest) will sit out Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. George will rest for the second half of a back-to-back after recording 17 points, eight assists, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 33 minutes against Orlando on Sunday. The nine-time All-Star is Boston's second-leading scorer, averaging 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.3 steals through six games. Baylor Scheierman and Payton Pritchard will likely see expanded roles with George sidelined for this evening's action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jayson Tatum Scores 23 Points in Preseason Rout of 76ers
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum scored 23 points in Saturday's 144-106 preseason win over the Philadelphia 76ers, adding five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 27 minutes. He shot 9-for-19 from the field and 4-for-10 from three in his first preseason action. Tatum said he feels fresh after a full summer of Achilles rehab, which is encouraging after he shot 41.1% across 16 games following his March return. With Jaylen Brown now in Philadelphia, Tatum is back as Boston's clear top option, even with Paul George joining the lineup.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Celtics Sign and Waive Hank Morgan
The Boston Celtics signed and waived forward Hank Morgan, according to the NBA's official transaction log. The move was almost certainly Exhibit 10 housekeeping, making Morgan eligible for a bonus worth up to $91,000 if he reports to the Maine Celtics, Boston's G-League affiliate. The 24-year-old went undrafted out of Division III Hamilton College in 2025 and split his first pro season between the Salt Lake City Stars and Maine, averaging 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 19.2 minutes across 17 games with the Celtics while shooting 43.8 percent from deep. He also logged four Summer League appearances for Boston. Morgan has no redraft value, but the move keeps Boston's camp flexibility intact while the team reportedly shows interest in Devin Carter after his Atlanta waiver.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Baylor Scheierman Positioned for a Leap in Boston
Boston Celtics guard/forward Baylor Scheierman was identified by John Karalis of the Celtics for Sports Illustrated as the roster's best candidate to make the biggest leap this season. Scheierman averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 18.6 minutes across 77 games in 2025-26, but his 20 starts were more useful: 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 28.3 minutes. Karalis pointed to Scheierman's 49.4 percent mark from the corners, behind only Payton Pritchard on Boston, as his edge over Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh. Karalis also framed Paul George's projected missed games as part of the opportunity, giving Scheierman a path to spot starts if his shooting carries over.
Source: John Karalis
Source: John Karalis
Dillon Mitchell Signs Two-Way Deal with Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Dillon Mitchell has signed a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move locks in the No. 40 pick after brief uncertainty about whether he could return to St. John's for another college season. Mitchell, 22, helped his case in Summer League by averaging 13.0 points, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks while flashing the athletic defense that made him a second-round target. He also averaged 8.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists at St. John's last season. The two-way tag makes him more of a developmental wing than a redraft option, but his defensive tools give him some deep-dynasty appeal if the jumper improves.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jordan Walsh Agrees to a Three-Year Extension With Boston
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has agreed to a three-year, $15 million extension through 2029-30, per Shams Charania of ESPN, after Boston picked up his $2.4 million option for next season. The team-friendly number, well under the roughly $21.2 million maximum he was eligible for, fits Brad Stevens' pattern of locking up role players cheaply. Walsh, 22, is an elite perimeter defender and improving shooter who hit 38.4 percent from three last season, when he averaged 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 17.8 minutes across 68 games. The deal secures his future but not his fantasy value: with Jayson Tatum back from his Achilles injury, Walsh's role likely shifts closer to the bench. He stays a deep-league defensive flier and dynasty watch, given his age and defense, rather than a standard-league add.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jordan Walsh's Celtics Salary Becomes Fully Guaranteed for 2026-27
Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh saw his 2026-27 salary become fully guaranteed at $2.4 million on Monday, per Keith Smith, locking in his roster spot for a fourth season. Walsh is also extension-eligible all year and could technically sign for up to 140 percent of the average salary, starting around $21.2 million. However, that number is a ceiling a low-usage wing is unlikely to approach. He set career highs in 2025-26 with 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks in 17.8 minutes across 68 games, but that run came largely because Jayson Tatum missed most of the year. With Tatum back from the tear, Boston's wing minutes tighten again, leaving Walsh a deep-league defensive flier at best.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Celtics Happy With Hugo Gonzalez's Offseason Development
Boston Celtics guard/forward Hugo Gonzalez has drawn praise following a strong Summer League showing. In three Summer League outings, the 20-year-old Spaniard averaged 18.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes per game. "In the summer, I think he's worked on all facets of his game," Celtics assistant coach Amile Jefferson said of Gonzalez. "That's on and off the court, and that has to do with his body. So I think everyone has seen his improvements." We didn't see much of Gonzalez during his rookie campaign, as he was limited to 14.6 minutes per game in 74 appearances. However, he could be gearing up for a big leap in his second year.
Source: Celtics on CLNS
Source: Celtics on CLNS
Tucker DeVries Joins Celtics on Non-Guaranteed Deal
The Boston Celtics have signed guard/forward Tucker DeVries to an Exhibit 10 contract, Spotrac's Keith Smith reports. The deal is non-guaranteed, and DeVries joins fellow undrafted rookie Milos Uzan on terms that typically funnel players to a franchise's G League affiliate. A two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year at Drake, DeVries averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 steals in 34.2 minutes across 32 games last season at Indiana. He's added 11.0 points on 40.0 percent three-point shooting in two Summer League appearances in Las Vegas. Boston can convert an Exhibit 10 into a two-way deal before the season opens, but there's no fantasy angle here unless that conversion comes.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Dalano Banton Gets Waived by Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Dalano Banton was waived by the organization on Thursday, according to Adam Himmelsbach. Banton signed a two-year deal with the team towards the end of the regular season. It was a non-guaranteed deal, so the team has decided to move on and look elsewhere for depth. Banton has bounced around in the league, but averaged 16.7 points during his time with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023. He has been playing minutes in the teens since then, but will look to land elsewhere as a depth option.
Source: Adam Himmelsbach
Source: Adam Himmelsbach
Ron Harper Jr. Re-Signs With Celtics on Four-Year Deal
Boston Celtics forward Ron Harper Jr. has signed a four-year, $13.7 million deal to stay in Boston, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports, with $6.5 million guaranteed and the first two seasons locked in. That's an above-minimum, guaranteed commitment for a former two-way player, a real vote of confidence from Boston's development machine. The 26-year-old flashed his skill set in the G League, averaging 24.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals for Maine, though his NBA role stayed modest at 4.0 points in 11.0 minutes across 29 games. For fantasy, the role picture is more crowded than it looks. Boston moved on from Jaylen Brown, but the same trade brought back veteran wing Paul George, and with Jayson Tatum returning to full strength alongside Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, the perimeter is deep. Harper is buried for now. The guaranteed money still says Boston believes in him, making him an intriguing long-term stash, but his path to 2026-27 minutes is narrow.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Paul George Lands in Boston
The Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. George has reached the 70-game mark just one time in the last seven seasons. A fresh start in Boston will give the 36-year-old veteran forward a chance to team up with Jayson Tatum during the 2026-27 campaign. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes per outing over 37 regular-season games last season.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jaylen Brown Lands on Trade Radar for Six Teams
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown has attracted trade interest from the Trail Blazers, Raptors, Nuggets, Nets, Hornets, and Hawks, according to Michael Scotto. Brown is still under a massive five-year, $285.4 million deal with Boston, so any move would require a serious package. The 29-year-old is coming off a career-best fantasy season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while shooting 47.7 percent from the field. A trade to a thinner roster would likely protect his usage, while a move to a more established contender could trim his scoring ceiling. For now, Brown remains a high-volume fantasy anchor until Boston actually makes a move.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
