Gonzalez (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Orlando, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Gonzalez would have been a favorite to start in the final game of the regular season. However, he won't suit up due to a bone bruise in his right foot. With the Celtics likely resting all of their starters, Ron Harper might slide into the starting lineup.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: May not play Sunday
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Gonzalez is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to right foot pain, Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com reports.
The rookie first-rounder was slated to serve in an expanded role due to the Celtics resting all of their starters, including Jayson Tatum (Achilles), Jaylen Brown (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee). However, Gonzalez's late addition to Boston's injury report doesn't bode well for his chances of playing in Sunday's regular-season finale. Jordan Walsh, Max Shulga, Ron Harper and Dalano Banton would all see a slight uptick in minutes if Gonzalez is not cleared to play.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Logs 25 minutes Friday
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Gonzalez provided 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and three steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 144-118 win over the Pelicans.
Gonzalez didn't suit up in the Celtics' previous two contests heading into Friday's meeting with the Pelicans. He logged over 20 minutes for the first time since the 104-102 loss to Oklahoma City on March 12, which was also his last double-digit scoring effort. With Boston locking up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference for the playoffs, Gonzalez might find himself in the starting lineup for the season-finale versus Orlando. However, the 20-year-old could have a tough time getting on the floor during the postseason.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Exits rotation Wednesday
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Gonzalez (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Celtics' 147-129 win over the Heat.
The rookie first-round pick is averaging just 14.8 minutes per game, but he had been a consistent part of head coach Joe Mazzulla's rotation throughout the season until he fell out of the mix Wednesday. Mazzulla ended up going with Baylor Scheierman (18 minutes) and Jordan Walsh (five minutes) as the team's reserve options on the wing and at forward, resulting in Gonzalez being handed his first DNP-CD since Nov. 29. Gonzalez could eventually re-emerge as an option in the second unit, but he's unlikely to be in line for extended playing time if he reclaims a rotation spot.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Barely visible in win
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Gonzalez accumulated three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in seven minutes during Friday's 109-102 victory over the Hawks.
Gonzalez logged no more than 10 minutes for the fifth time in the past seven games, during which time he has been firmly outside the top 300 in nine-category leagues. While he has had pockets of value throughout the season, the return of Jayson Tatum served to cap Gonzalez's fantasy production for this season.
Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Productive off bench Thursday
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Gonzalez notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 104-102 loss to the Thunder.
With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee) getting maintenance days, Gonzalez saw a significant workload with the second unit and scored in double digits for only the fourth time since the calendar flipped to 2026. The rookie forward has played 25-plus minutes in the last three games Tatum has missed, averaging 12.3 points, 9.0 boards, 2.0 threes, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists in 29.3 minutes.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Not starting Wednesday
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Gonzalez won't start against the Hornets on Wednesday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jaylen Brown (illness) back in the lineup, Gonzalez will revert to a bench role. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 4.7 points and 3.2 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game over his last six appearances off the bench.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Career-best performance
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Gonzalez provided 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 108-81 victory over the Bucks.
Gonzalez came out of nowhere, recording his second double-double of the season, in what was easily the best performance of his young career. With Jaylen Brown (illness) taking the night off, Gonzalez moved into the starting lineup for just the third time all year. While this was certainly a strong effort, there is no need to overreact, given that he had scored more than five points only twice in his previous 13 games.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Making third start of season
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Gonzalez is starting Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Gonzalez will enter the starting lineup with Jaylen Brown (illness) downgraded to out Monday. This marks Gonzalez's third start of the season. He failed to contribute much in his last start Jan. 10 against the Spurs, finishing the game with four rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Rejoins parent club
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The Celtics recalled Gonzalez from the G League's Maine Celtics following Monday's practice.
Gonzalez and fellow rookie Amari Williams reported to Maine on Monday to practice with the G League squad as well as the rehabbing Jayson Tatum, who was cleared to take part in portions of the session in what marked a major milestone in his rehab program for his surgically repaired Achilles. As expected, Gonzalez was immediately recalled following the session, so he'll be available for the Celtics' next game Wednesday versus the Bulls.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Assigned to G League
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Gonzalez was assigned to the G League's Maine Celtics on Monday.
This is likely a move to get Jayson Tatum (Achilles) some work against NBA-level talent, as the star forward is expected to take part in portions of Monday afternoon's practice. The Celtics don't play until Wednesday against Chicago, so Gonzalez figures to be recalled in time to participate.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Fails to fire in win
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Gonzalez provided two points (1-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 22 minutes during Friday's 112-93 win over the Kings.
Gonzalez offered very little in the way of tangible production, scoring no more than three points for the third time in the past four games. It's been an interesting rookie campaign thus far for Gonzalez, full of ups and downs. However, the downs have certainly outnumbered the ups, with Gonzalez averaging just 4.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game through his first 43 appearances.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Sends game to 2OT
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Gonzalez notched 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 130-126 double-overtime victory over Brooklyn.
Gonzalez played just 19 minutes and only attempted four shots, but he arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla inserted Gonzalez into the game for the final possession of the first overtime, where the rookie hit nothing but net on a game-tying corner three. It's worth monitoring whether or not he'll see additional minutes in the following games, especially after an impressive showing on the boards.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Sliding to bench Monday
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Gonzalez won't start against the Pacers on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Sam Hauser (hamstring) back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Gonzalez will slide to the second unit. Over six appearances (one start) so far this month, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 2.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per tilt.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Starting sans Hauser
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Gonzalez will start against the Spurs on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
The rookie first-rounder will get the starting nod for just the second time this season due to Sam Hauser (hamstring) being sidelined. Over five appearances this month, Gonzalez has averaged 3.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per contest, though he'll likely see an uptick in minutes Sunday.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Muted role continues
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Gonzalez provided five points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Monday's 115-101 victory over the Bulls.
Gonzalez played fewer than 20 minutes for the fourth straight game, continuing his recent downward trend. Boston continues to shuffle its frontcourt rotation, impacting players like Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh, Sam Hauser and Josh Minott. Given the uncertainty, it's hard to trust any of them outside of deeper formats.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Hits rock bottom in win
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Gonzalez amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 12 minutes during Friday's 140-122 win over the Pacers.
Gonzalez was terrible Friday, failing to score in just 12 minutes. After seemingly carving out a meaningful role for himself over the past few games, Gonzalez saw his minutes evaporate. Boston is not afraid to shuffle its rotation based on who is playing well on any given night, meaning players like Gonzalez are almost impossible to trust outside of deeper formats.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Another strong night on boards
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Gonzalez provided six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 103-95 win over the Pacers.
Gonzalez was held to single digits in the scoring column after putting up 10 points in two straight contests, but he managed to make an impact on the glass. He also saw his largest workload of the 2025-26 season after averaging 22.0 minutes over his previous four matchups. Gonzalez likely saw a slight uptick in minutes Monday due to the absence of Jordan Walsh (illness), but the rookie should remain a key piece of the team's rotation even after Walsh returns.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: First double-double of NBA career
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Gonzalez recorded 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two steals and one block over 27 minutes during Boston's 112-96 win over Toronto on Saturday.
Gonzalez played a prominent role off the bench for the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set Saturday, in part due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (illness). Gonzalez finished with a game-high plus-37 point differential and co-led Boston in rebounds en route to the first double-double of his NBA career. The 28th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft has seen his playing time fluctuate in his rookie season, but his energy on both ends of the floor should keep him in the Celtics' rotation in the long term.
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