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Jared Sullinger | Forward

Team: Boston Celtics
Age / DOB:  (21) / 3/4/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'9' / 260
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Jared Sullinger (back) is not expected play in summer league.
Sullinger will rest and rehab his back following season-ending surgery and should be ready to go for the start of training camp next season. Mar 28 - 10:13 AM
Source: News-Herald

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Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger had two herniated discs in his back before undergoing season-ending surgery.

There's the "red flag" teams were identifying on Jared Sullinger's back prior to his being drafted in 2012. The surgery is expected to fix Sullinger's back issues for the duration of his career, and it should actually improve his vertical lift as well. He's expected to be ready for training camp next season.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 14 - 9:01 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger's agent, David Falk, said that the Celtics knew his client would eventually have to get back surgery.

"The Celtics knew when they drafted him there was a certain level of risk that required surgery, as did several other teams," said Falk. "Jared’s 20 years old, to try to take a short-term risk could jeopardize his career long term. Having surgery was the most appropriate response," Falk said. Sullinger is expected to be ready for training camp next season.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 4 - 8:59 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

The decision for Jared Sullinger to undergo back surgery was made because the Celtics were told that the procedure "would likely" fix Sullinger's back problems permanently.

There were other, non-surgical options on the table, but the C's don't want this to be an issue that plagues Sullinger throughout his NBA career. He underwent successful surgery on Friday and is expected to be ready for training camp.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 2 - 9:40 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger underwent back surgery Friday and is out for the season.

The teams that red-flagged Sullinger on draft day due to his back issues turned out to be right after all. His rookie season is over after playing just 19.8 minutes a night in a mere 45 games, averaging 6.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. At this point, it's not unreasonable to think this troublesome injury is going to plague Sullinger for his entire career -- even though the Celtics say he'll be ready for 2013-14 training camp. Coach Doc Rivers will now have no choice but to give Jeff Green/Brandon Bass heavy minutes now and the Celtics are rapidly becoming prime candidates to blow up their core at the Feb. 21 deadline.
Related: Brandon Bass
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
Feb 1 - 3:30 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger (back) was not at Celtics shootaround on Friday and is questionable against Orlando.

Sullinger got treatment on Thursday, and the fact that he didn't go through shootaround is not promising for his status on Friday. If he sits again, Brandon Bass and Jeff Green will see more playing time at power forward.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jeff Green
Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter
Feb 1 - 11:44 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Doc Rivers said he's not concerned about Jared Sullinger's back spasms, which could keep the rookie out of Friday's game.

Sullinger received treatment Thursdays after leaving Wednesday's game in the first quarter. "Can he miss games, like I said yesterday? He may. But it’s not anything career-threatening or anything like that," Rivers said before practice Thursday. If Sullinger can't play Friday, Brandon Bass will see a lot of extra minutes with Jeff Green also getting a boost.
Source: NBA.com
Jan 31 - 5:29 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger (back) was receiving treatment on Thursday, and his status for Friday's game is unknown.

If Sullinger is forced to sit out on Friday, look for Brandon Bass to step into some heavy minutes, with Jeff Green also seeing a boost in playing time as well.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jeff Green
Source: Mark Murphy on Twitter
Jan 31 - 11:59 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger left Wednesday's game in the first quarter due to back spasms and he will not return.

He was expected to return to the game, but the Celtics will just keep him out of the lineup against DeMarcus Cousins and the Kings. Sullinger was barely worth owning in most formats, so this might be the last straw for a lot of his owners. It's also worth noting he dealt with back spasms at Ohio State. Brandon Bass is worth a look. On a side note, Jeff Green is playing well Wednesday and is gaining steam as a look in standards.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jeff Green
Source: Gary Washburn on Twitter
Jan 30 - 7:51 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Doc Rivers said that Jared Sullinger will remain in the starting lineup.

Sullinger did start on Sunday, but he didn't play in the final 24 minutes of the double-overtime game against Miami. His foul trouble is definitely going to hold him back and his rebounding rate hasn't been above 10.3 percent in any of his last three games, but he could be counted on more with the Celtics needing a jolt to their offense. Brandon Bass will move to the bench and is barely worth owning in even deep leagues.
Related: Brandon Bass
Source: A. Sherrod Blakely on Twitter
Jan 29 - 12:41 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Doc Rivers said that Jared Sullinger was inserted into the starting lineup to create more energy.

Rivers also said that Sullinger is "playing well," and acknowledged concerns that he'll weaken the bench by starting Sullinger over Brandon Bass. Sullinger finished Sunday's win with seven points and four rebounds, while Bass went for six points and four rebounds. Jeff Green spent the most time at power forward with 42 minutes, compared to 22 for Sullinger and just 14 for Bass.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jeff Green
Source: Boston Globe
Jan 28 - 8:55 AM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger shot 3-of-5 from the field for seven points to go with four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 22 minutes during his third start of the season on Sunday.

The Celtics didn't really need big men much in this game and Jeff Green absorbed the minutes to guard LeBron James. If the Celtics make some changes to the roster, there could be a youth movement and Sullinger's role could be increasing. He's still fouling way too much, so he's more of a guy for deep leagues at this point. Brandon Bass played 14 points and scored just six points off the bench.
Related: Brandon Bass
Jan 27 - 5:09 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

The Celtics will start Jared Sullinger over Brandon Bass at PF on Sunday

Sullinger's numbers have increased across the board in January. The rookie forward is averaging season highs in points (7.5), rebounds (7.9) and minutes (24.8). Unfortunately, Sullinger's fouls have also shot up to 4.8 per game. If Sullinger can cut down on the fouls, this chance at the starting lineup could make him owning in standard leagues. Of course, that's a very big if, so owners will likely want to watch how he performs Sunday against Miami.
Related: Brandon Bass
Source: Sean Grande on Twitter
Jan 27 - 12:11 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger played just 15 minutes in a loss on Thursday, scoring seven points with three rebounds and one block against the Knicks.

He did commit four fouls and Amare Stoudemire gave him the business on quite a few possessions. Excluding foul trouble, Sullinger's minutes have held up prior to this game and Doc Rivers does like him, but he's not quite worth owning in standard leagues for his lack of upside and constant fouling issues.
Jan 24 - 11:39 PM
Jared Sullinger - F - Celtics

Jared Sullinger logged his fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 boards in 26 minutes against the Cavs on Tuesday.

He fouled out for an NBA-high seventh time this season, but his last foul was trying to take a charge on Kyrie Irving and his violations on Tuesday weren't quite as egregious as they have been. In his last seven games, Sullinger has committed at least four fouls in just 27.1 minutes per game. He's been given the chance to succeed and he's worth a look for owners that are seeking some rebounding.
Jan 22 - 9:39 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Rajon Rondo
2Avery Bradley
3Jason Terry
SG1Courtney Lee
2Jordan Crawford
3Terrence Williams
SF1Paul Pierce
2Jeff Green
PF1Brandon Bass
2Jared Sullinger
3Fab Melo
4D.J. White
5Shavlik Randolph
C1Kevin Garnett
2Chris Wilcox