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Kelly Olynyk - C - Celtics

Kelly Olynyk (ankle) has been declared out for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

This will be the ninth straight game that the rookie has missed, but it's good news that we're at the point where he's close enough to returning that this is even a decision for the Celtics. With Olynyk out again, Brandon Bass and especially Jared Sullinger will continue to be strong plays.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jared Sullinger
Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter
Dec 10 - 12:39 PM
Rajon Rondo - G - Celtics

Rajon Rondo still hasn't met with Dr. James Andrews to get cleared to return to game action.

Rondo was originally scheduled to meet with Dr. Andrews between Dec. 7 and Dec. 10, but that timeline has turned into "this month" according to Rondo. "I haven’t practiced or anything so it’s hard to say. 1-on-1 is different from actually going through picks and hitting the floor or playing 5-on-5, getting back in transition, making the quick moves without thinking about it. I haven’t done any of that." With the latest news about Rondo's meeting with Dr. Andrews and his quotes about practicing, it's sounding like Jordan Crawford owners can breathe a sigh of relief until at least the New Year.
Related: Jordan Crawford
Source: Chris Forsberg on Twitter
Dec 10 - 12:00 PM
Kelly Olynyk - C - Celtics

Kelly Olynyk (ankle) returned to practice on Monday.

He suffered the ankle sprain back on Nov. 23 and was expected to miss two weeks, so he's a little beyond that initial prognosis. Olynyk had been starting at center for the Celtics, but he was playing well in the role with 6.8 points and 6.3 boards on 41.7 percent shooting in 24.7 minutes. The Celtics are playing some good ball with the Jared Sullinger-Brandon Bass frontcourt, making Olynyk more of a deep-league pickup.
Source: NBA.com
Dec 9 - 2:14 PM
Avery Bradley - G - Celtics

Avery Bradley scored 13 points with 10 boards, two assists, one steal and two 3-pointers against the Knicks on Sunday.

It was the first double-double in his career, an incredible feat considering this is his 167th NBA game in the regular season. That's a big reason why Bradley doesn't have much value and not producing much else outside of scoring makes him someone worth leaving on the wire in most leagues.
Dec 8 - 3:01 PM
Jordan Crawford - G - Celtics

Jordan Crawford didn't turn the ball over against the Knicks on Sunday and was effective all afternoon on offense with 23 points, three boards, seven assists and six 3-pointers on 8-of-14 shooting.

He was cooking all game and the Knicks didn't even want to defend him on the perimeter. This was just the seventh time the Celtics were able to build a 40-point lead since 2001 and the fourth time they were able to win the game by that score. Crawford has been one of the hottest point guards in the NBA, averaging 19.8 points, 4.6 boards, 7.0 assists and 2.8 triples on 50.0 percent shooting over his last five. Rajon Rondo will hurt his value, but his owners should enjoy the ride for the next month or more.
Source: Sean Grander on Twitter
Dec 8 - 3:00 PM
Jared Sullinger - F/C - Celtics

Jared Sullinger scored 21 points in Sunday's easy win over the Knicks, adding three rebounds, two assists, one steal and two 3-pointers.

He had the full repertoire working today with some easy buckets inside and some jumpers on the perimeter. Sullinger is a vocal leader on both ends of the floor and his job appears to be safe regardless of the players around him. He hasn't hit the glass too hard over his last five with 6.2 boards per game, but his averages of 14.8 points, 0.8 steals and 1.4 triples make him worth owning in all leagues.
Dec 8 - 2:56 PM
Kelly Olynyk - C - Celtics

Kelly Olynyk (ankle) said that he "maybe" will return to action vs. the Nets on Tuesday.

The swelling in his ankle has gone down and he said that it's no longer sore, before adding, "You just have to go day-by-day, see how it feels." He hadn't scored double-digit points in his previous six games before the injury and his return is more of a negative for fantasy owners since it complicates the playing time of Brandon Bass and Jared Sullinger.
Related: Brandon Bass, Jared Sullinger
Source: Mass Live
Dec 8 - 1:29 PM
Kelly Olynyk - C - Celtics

Kelly Olynyk (ankle) will not play against the Knicks on Sunday.

"He told me he's feeling a little better but I don't know exactly what that means," said Coach Brad Stevens before adding that Olynyk certainly won't play on Sunday. Brandon Bass has filled in admirably since Olynyk went down on Nov. 22, averaging 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. For fantasy purposes, Bass is probably the better option and Olynyk should only be monitored in the deepest of leagues.
Related: Brandon Bass
Source: Boston Celtics on Twitter
Dec 7 - 1:19 PM
Rajon Rondo - G - Celtics

Rajon Rondo (ACL surgery) has pushed back his meeting with Dr. James Andrews.

"I might see him during my holidays," Rondo said. The Celtics have a break between Dec. 22 and Dec. 26, and that may be the time period Rondo is referring to. The vagueness of his response is not encouraging. Dr. Andrews was initially expected to check on Rondo's recovery process between Dec. 7 and Dec. 10. That was pushed back to between Dec. 15 and 19. The latest delay indicates Rondo will continue to sit through the New Year. Jordan Crawford will continue to start in his place.
Source: Boston Herald
Dec 7 - 9:17 AM
Kris Humphries - F/C - Celtics

Kris Humphries scored 18 points against the Nuggets on Friday with seven boards, two assists, one steal and one block in 24 minutes.

He shot 8-of-11 from the field and tonight's game provided a season high in scoring. It was the first time Humphries hit double figures and he maximized his chance with Jared Sullinger in foul trouble. It's unlikely to happen again and fantasy owners can keep him on the waiver wire.
Dec 7 - 12:22 AM
Jordan Crawford - G - Celtics

Jordan Crawford' wrist injury didn't seem to bother him in Friday's win over the Nuggets with 22 points, four boards, eight assists and two 3-pointers.

He has transformed into a point guard and his shot selection has become a lot better. In his last five, Crawford averaged 7.0 dimes, 16.2 points and 1.8 triples. He is basically a must-start player right now.
Dec 7 - 12:09 AM
Jared Sullinger - F/C - Celtics

Jared Sullinger played 20 minutes against the Nuggets on Friday, shooting 4-of-13 from the field for eight points with two boards, one assist and one block.

He picked up two fouls in the first five minutes and had foul trouble cost him some playing time. Sullinger has been arguably Boston's best player over the past couple weeks and his owners have no reason to worry.
Dec 7 - 12:06 AM
Kelly Olynyk - C - Celtics

Coach Brad Stevens said Kelly Olynyk (ankle) is "close" to returning to the lineup.

Olynyk did some workouts on Friday and has been day-to-day with his ankle sprain. He had a prognosis of two weeks back on Nov. 23, so he could be back soon. Brandon Bass has played well while the rookie has been out and the two would likely have to share minutes. Fantasy owners should be more reactive than proactive to picking up Olynyk right now.
Related: Brandon Bass
Source: Jay King on Twitter
Dec 6 - 6:06 PM
Jordan Crawford - G - Celtics

Jordan Crawford (wrist) is "good" for Friday's game against the Nuggets, according to coach Brad Stevens.

He added his point guard is a little sore, but it didn't affect him at practice. Crawford has been surprisingly good at point guard and he's averaged 14.4 points, 5.9 assists and 1.0 steals in his last 10 games. He should have some success against the Nuggets tonight.
Source: Celtics on Twitter
Dec 6 - 5:54 PM
Jordan Crawford - G - Celtics

Jordan Crawford's left wrist was heavily taped during Thursday's practice, but when asked about the injury he replied, "It'll be alright."

"I don’t know if he fell on it or if he hit it on the floor," said coach Brad Stevens. "He had a little bruise, but he practiced full today. He came in and said, ‘I’m ready to go. Let’s go.' It doesn’t look like anything that’s going to hold him back." This is good news for anyone banking on Crawford, who is averaging a solid 16.0 points, 2.2 threes, 4.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists in his past five games. We're listing him as 'expected to play' for Friday's game vs. the Nuggets.
Source: ESPN.com
Dec 5 - 3:31 PM

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