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: 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: 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: Logs 22 minutes Tuesday
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Gonzalez finished Tuesday's 123-117 win over the Knicks with four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes.
Gonzalez logged 20-plus minutes for just the second time this season and saw double-digit minutes for the first time since Nov. 9. However, the rookie struggled to find his groove on the offensive end. Over his last five appearances, the 19-year-old has shot just 3-for-10 from the field.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Probable for Wednesday
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Gonzalez (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Gonzalez is dealing with a minor left ankle sprain that he suffered Tuesday against the 76ers. The rookie has played a small role thus far, posting averages of 3.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.8 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Questionable to return
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Gonzalez is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Gonzalez is a depth option off the bench for the Celtics who's been heralded for his defensive ability, but he doesn't contribute much in fantasy. If the rookie can't return, look for Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh to see a slight bump in minutes off the bench, depending on the defensive matchups.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Plays just eight minutes
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Gonzalez logged two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in eight minutes during Monday's 105-103 loss to the Jazz.
After drawing a start at the end of October, Gonzalez was moved back to the bench and has averaged 11 minutes in the four games since. The rookie has posted multiple steals in three of six appearances this season, but he remains on the fringes of Boston's rotation and is unlikely to see much playing time when the team is at full strength.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Modest production in preseason
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Gonzalez averaged 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 16.3 minutes per game across four preseason contests.
After a solid Summer League, Gonzalez had a modest preseason. The rookie has yet to flash at the NBA level, but he's only 19 years old and has drawn plenty of praise from the coaching staff.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Fills up stat sheet in win
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Gonzalez racked up 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's Summer League 92-78 win against the Grizzlies.
Gonzalez got off to a good start to his first Summer League stint, as he contributed in multiple areas. The rookie forward was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and will be looking to make an impression in Las Vegas.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Picked by Boston
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Gonzalez was selected by the Celtics with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Gonzalez played in the EuroLeague for Real Madrid last season, an impressive feat for a 19-year-old, appearing in 57 games and averaging just 10 minutes. At 6-foot-6, Gonzalez is a heady wing who plays at his own pace and uses his strong frame to get to his spots. He's a solid passer but can be a bit careless with the ball. Overall, Gonzalez's skill set should translate to the NBA, though he'll need to refine certain parts of his game before making an impact on the Celtics, who are in limbo after Jayson Tatum's (Achilles) injury.
