NBA Player News

Boucher (illness) is out for Monday's game against Portland.

Boucher was a late addition to the injury report Monday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up. However, the big man hasn't appeared in a game for the Celtics since Nov. 23 and was unlikely to play meaningful minutes against the Trail Blazers anyway.

Williams (knee) has been cleared to play Monday against the Celtics.

Williams missed Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left knee injury, but he'll be available off the bench Monday night. He's averaging 7.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in his last four appearances.

Hartenstein (calf) won't play Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Hartenstein hasn't seen the court since Dec. 28 while on the mend from a right calf strain. The team has provided zero indication that he's closing in on a return, but his next chance to take the court will arrive Thursday in Minnesota.

Queta (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Queta has been dealing with an illness of late, though he hasn't missed a game since late November. Over his last five outings (four starts), the big man has averaged 10.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest.

Boucher is questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to an illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Boucher has been added to the team's injury report only a few hours before tipoff, which generally isn't a great sign. The Celtics should have another update on his availability shortly.

Bagley (back) is out for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Bagley will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a thoracic strain. With Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) also out, Anthony Gill should pick up the backup center gig behind Alex Sarr but doesn't carry much fantasy relevance in that role.

Valanciunas (calf) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.

After getting a night off Friday against the Bucks related to maintenance, Valanciunas will likely reclaim his spot with the starters. He will be a popular streaming option until Nikola Jokic (knee) gets the green light to return.

Drummond will start Monday's game versus Charlotte.

Drummond will replace Joel Embiid, who is taking the day off for maintenance on the front end of this back-to-back set. As for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Drummond could be pushed completely out of the rotation once again.

Horford (rest) will not play Monday against the Timberwolves.

Horford does not play in back-to-back sets, so he will take a maintenance day after logging 23 minutes Sunday. With Draymond Green (back) questionable, the Warriors could lean more on Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Quinten Post.

Landale (personal) will not play Monday against Houston.

Landale has played a big role in recent outings, averaging 28.1 minutes per night over his last four games. Santi Aldama (knee) is questionable, so the Grizzlies could deploy some smaller lineup combinations with guys like GG Jackson and John Konchar picking up some extra minutes.